How to Check My Ubuntu Version?
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1. Checking Your Ubuntu Version From the Terminal

  • Step 1: Open the terminal.
  • Step 2: Enter the lsb_release -a command.
  • Step 1: Open “System Settings” from the desktop main menu in Unity.
  • Step 2: Click on the “Details” icon under “System.”
  • Step 3: See version information.

How do I tell what version of Linux I have?

Check os version in Linux

  1. Open the terminal application (bash shell)
  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 Linux: cat /etc/os-release. lsb_release -a. hostnamectl.
  4. Type the following command to find Linux kernel version: uname -r.

How do I find my kernel version Ubuntu?

7 Answers

  • uname -a for all information regarding the kernel version, uname -r for the exact kernel version.
  • lsb_release -a for all information related to the Ubuntu version, lsb_release -r for the exact version.
  • sudo fdisk -l for partition information with all details.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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