How To Install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-parallel in AlmaLinux 8. texlive-parallel is Typeset parallel texts

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8.

What is texlive-parallel

Provides a parallel environment which allows two potentially different texts to be typeset in two columns, while maintaining alignment. The two columns may be on the same page, or on facing pages. This arrangement of text is commonly used when typesetting translations, but it can have value when comparing any two texts.

We can use yum or dnf to install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install texlive-parallel.

Install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install texlive-parallel using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install texlive-parallel

Install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install texlive-parallel using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install texlive-parallel

How To Uninstall texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the texlive-parallel package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove texlive-parallel

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-parallel on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.