How To Install xscreensaver-gl-extras on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install xscreensaver-gl-extras in AlmaLinux 8. xscreensaver-gl-extras is An enhanced set of screensavers that require OpenGL

Introduction

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

What is xscreensaver-gl-extras

A modular screen saver and locker for the X Window System. This package contains a variety of OpenGL-based (3D) screen savers for your mind-numbing, ambition-eroding, time-wasting, hypnotized viewing pleasure.

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

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

sudo dnf -y install xscreensaver-gl-extras

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

sudo yum -y install xscreensaver-gl-extras

How To Uninstall xscreensaver-gl-extras on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove xscreensaver-gl-extras

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Summary

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