How To Install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr on AlmaLinux 8.
What is xorg-x11-server-Xephyr
Xephyr is an X server which has been implemented as an ordinary X application. It runs in a window just like other X applications, but it is an X server itself in which you can run other software. It is a very useful tool for developers who wish to test their applications without running them on their real X server. Unlike Xnest, Xephyr renders to an X image rather than relaying the X protocol, and therefore supports the newer X extensions like Render and Composite.
We can use yum or dnf to install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr.
Install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr 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-server-Xephyr using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr
Install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr 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-server-Xephyr using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr
How To Uninstall xorg-x11-server-Xephyr on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the xorg-x11-server-Xephyr package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove xorg-x11-server-Xephyr
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install xorg-x11-server-Xephyr on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.