How Do I Know If I Have Ubuntu?
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Open the terminal using “Show Applications” or use the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T]. Type the command “lsb_release -a” into the command line and press enter. The terminal shows the Ubuntu version you’re running under “Description” and “Release”.

How do I know if I have Ubuntu server or desktop?

Check the Ubuntu Server Version Installed/Running

  1. Method 1: Check Ubuntu Version from SSH or Terminal.
  2. Method 2: Check Ubuntu Version within the /etc/issue file. …
  3. Method 3: Check Ubuntu Version within the /etc/os-release file. …
  4. Method 4: Check Ubuntu Version using the hostnamectl command.

How do I know if I have Ubuntu or RHEL?

Check Ubuntu version in Linux

  1. Open the terminal application (bash shell) by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
  2. For remote server login using the ssh: ssh [email protected]
  3. Type any one of the following command to find os name and version in Ubuntu: cat /etc/os-release. …
  4. Type the following command to find Ubuntu Linux kernel version:
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Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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