Looking for a user-friendly and feature-rich web browser for your Rocky Linux 8 system? Look no further than Vivaldi Browser! In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Vivaldi Browser on Rocky Linux 8.
Why Choose Vivaldi Browser?
Vivaldi Browser is a cross-platform web browser that offers a range of exciting features. If you’re tired of the same old browsing experience, Vivaldi Browser might be just what you need. With its minimalistic UI, tab stacking and tiling, built-in ad blocker and tracker, custom themes, and quick commands, Vivaldi Browser offers a refreshing alternative to popular browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Brave.
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install Vivaldi Browser on your Rocky Linux 8 system:
Step 1: Update your Rocky Linux system
To ensure a smooth installation process, it’s important to update your Rocky Linux operating system. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo dnf update –refresh -y
Step 2: Import Vivaldi repository
By default, the Rocky Linux app stream does not include Vivaldi Browser. To import the official Vivaldi repository, run the following commands:
sudo dnf install dnf-utils -y
sudo dnf config manager –add-repo https://repo.vivaldi.com/archive/vivaldi-fedora.repo
Step 3: Install Vivaldi Browser
Now that the Vivaldi repository has been added, update your repository list using the following command:
sudo dnf update –refresh -y
Finally, install Vivaldi Browser with this command:
sudo dnf install vivaldi-stable
Launching Vivaldi Browser
With Vivaldi Browser successfully installed, you can launch it in multiple ways:
- Open the terminal and run the command
vivaldi
. - Run the command
vivaldi &
to open Vivaldi Browser in the background. - On your desktop, navigate to Activities > Show Applications > Vivaldi.
Updating and Uninstalling Vivaldi Browser
To update Vivaldi Browser, use the following command:
sudo dnf update vivaldi-stable
If you ever want to uninstall Vivaldi Browser from your Rocky Linux 8 system, run this command:
sudo dnf autoremove vivaldi-stable -y
sudo rm /etc/yum.repos.d/vivaldi*
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed Vivaldi Browser on your Rocky Linux 8 system. Enjoy exploring its features and customizing your browsing experience. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Happy browsing!