How To Install vile-common on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install vile-common in AlmaLinux 8. vile-common is The common files needed by any version of the vile editor

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install vile-common on AlmaLinux 8.

What is vile-common

vile is a text editor which is extremely compatible with vi in terms of “finger feel”. In addition, it has extended capabilities in many areas, notably multi-file editing and viewing, syntax highlighting, and key rebinding. vile-common provides the files needed for all versions of vile.

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

Install vile-common 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 vile-common using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install vile-common

Install vile-common 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 vile-common using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install vile-common

How To Uninstall vile-common on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the vile-common package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove vile-common

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Summary

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