How To Install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 in AlmaLinux 8. xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 is Type1 fonts provided by the X Window System

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 on AlmaLinux 8.

What is xorg-x11-fonts-Type1

A collection of Type1 fonts which are part of the core X Window System distribution.

We can use yum or dnf to install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1.

Install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 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 xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1

Install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 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 xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1

How To Uninstall xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove xorg-x11-fonts-Type1

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install xorg-x11-fonts-Type1 on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.