How To Install xscreensaver-gl-base on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install xscreensaver-gl-base in AlmaLinux 8. xscreensaver-gl-base is A base package for screensavers that require OpenGL

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install xscreensaver-gl-base on AlmaLinux 8.

What is xscreensaver-gl-base

A modular screen saver and locker for the X Window System. This package contains minimal files to make screensaver hacks that require OpenGL work for XScreenSaver.

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

Install xscreensaver-gl-base 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 xscreensaver-gl-base using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install xscreensaver-gl-base

Install xscreensaver-gl-base 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 xscreensaver-gl-base using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install xscreensaver-gl-base

How To Uninstall xscreensaver-gl-base on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the xscreensaver-gl-base package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove xscreensaver-gl-base

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install xscreensaver-gl-base on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.