How To Install aqsis on Kali Linux

In this tutorial we learn how to install aqsis on Kali Linux. aqsis is 3D rendering solution adhering to the RenderMan(R) standard, binaries

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install aqsis on Kali Linux.

What is aqsis

aqsis is:

Aqsis is a high quality, photorealistic, 3D rendering solution. It complies with the RenderMan(R) interface standard defined by Pixar.

The RenderMan(R) standard has been used in film and television visual effects since its introduction in 1989. Pixar has used their own implementation for all of their award winning CG features, and provided their implementation for use in the visual effects of most major blockbuster films over the last 2 decades. The Aqsis project offers a way for individuals and organisations alike to gain experience with the RenderMan(R) interface without the cost of commercial software licenses.

This package contains the Aqsis binaries (command line rendering tool, a tool for compiling shaders in the RSL language and a tool for preparing textures for optimal use).

There are three methods to install aqsis on Kali Linux. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install aqsis Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install aqsis using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install aqsis

Install aqsis Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install aqsis using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install aqsis

Install aqsis Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude on Kali Linux first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install aqsis using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install aqsis

How To Uninstall aqsis on Kali Linux

To uninstall only the aqsis package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove aqsis

Uninstall aqsis And Its Dependencies

To uninstall aqsis and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Kali Linux, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove aqsis

Remove aqsis Configurations and Data

To remove aqsis configuration and data from Kali Linux we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge aqsis

Remove aqsis configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove aqsis configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge aqsis

Dependencies

aqsis have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install aqsis package on Kali Linux using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.