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To update OpenGL on Arch Linux, you can follow these steps:
The steps above will upgrade your overall system, including the OpenGL libraries. If you want to update specifically the Mesa OpenGL implementation, you can use the following command instead of step 2:
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sudo pacman -S mesa |
This will only update the Mesa libraries.
Please note that OpenGL is generally considered a part of the graphics drivers, so it's important to regularly update your GPU drivers as well. This can be done by running the appropriate commands provided by your specific GPU manufacturer (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD).
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sudo pacman -Sy |
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sudo pacman -Su |
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sudo pacman -S mesa |
This command will solely update the Mesa libraries related to OpenGL.
5. Verify if there are any conflicting libraries after the update by utilizing the check-libdeps
utility:
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sudo check-libdeps |
Address any conflicting libraries that are detected. 6. Reboot your system to apply any changes made during the update process. 7. It's important to regularly update your graphics drivers as well because OpenGL is typically part of the drivers. You can update your GPU drivers by using the appropriate commands provided by your GPU manufacturer (i.e., NVIDIA or AMD).
By following these steps, you'll be able to update OpenGL on your Arch Linux system effectively.