How To Install texlive-pgf on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-pgf on AlmaLinux 8.
What is texlive-pgf
PGF is a macro package for creating graphics. It is platform- and format-independent and works together with the most important TeX backend drivers, including pdftex and dvips. It comes with a user-friendly syntax layer called TikZ. Its usage is similar to pstricks and the standard picture environment. PGF works with plain (pdf-)TeX, (pdf-)LaTeX, and ConTeXt. Unlike pstricks, it can produce either PostScript or PDF output.
We can use yum or dnf to install texlive-pgf on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install texlive-pgf.
Install texlive-pgf 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-pgf using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install texlive-pgf
Install texlive-pgf 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-pgf using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install texlive-pgf
How To Uninstall texlive-pgf on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the texlive-pgf package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove texlive-pgf
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install texlive-pgf on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.