How to Install and Uninstall freeglut.x86_64 Package on AlmaLinux 8

Last updated: November 17,2024

1. Install "freeglut.x86_64" package

This is a short guide on how to install freeglut.x86_64 on AlmaLinux 8


    
        
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                freeglut.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "freeglut.x86_64" package

This guide covers the steps necessary to uninstall freeglut.x86_64 on AlmaLinux 8:


    
        
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                sudo dnf autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the freeglut.x86_64 package on AlmaLinux 8

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Available Packages
Name : freeglut
Version : 3.0.0
Release : 8.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 191 k
Source : freeglut-3.0.0-8.el8.src.rpm
Repository : appstream
Summary : A freely licensed alternative to the GLUT library
URL : http://freeglut.sourceforge.net
License : MIT
Description : freeglut is a completely open source alternative to the OpenGL Utility Toolkit
: (GLUT) library with an OSI approved free software license. GLUT was originally
: written by Mark Kilgard to support the sample programs in the second edition
: OpenGL 'RedBook'. Since then, GLUT has been used in a wide variety of practical
: applications because it is simple, universally available and highly portable.
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: freeglut allows the user to create and manage windows containing OpenGL
: contexts on a wide range of platforms and also read the mouse, keyboard and
: joystick functions.