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

Last updated: November 27,2024

1. Install "lightdm.x86_64" package

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


    
        
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                sudo dnf update
            
                    
    
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                sudo dnf install
            
                        
                lightdm.x86_64
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "lightdm.x86_64" package

Please follow the steps below to uninstall lightdm.x86_64 on AlmaLinux 8:


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

Last metadata expiration check: 1:57:27 ago on Mon Sep 5 03:22:42 2022.
Available Packages
Name : lightdm
Version : 1.30.0
Release : 18.el8
Architecture : x86_64
Size : 230 k
Source : lightdm-1.30.0-18.el8.src.rpm
Repository : epel
Summary : A cross-desktop Display Manager
URL : https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/LightDM/
License : (LGPLv2 or LGPLv3) and GPLv3+
Description : Lightdm is a display manager that:
: * Is cross-desktop - supports different desktops
: * Supports different display technologies
: * Is lightweight - low memory usage and fast performance