Quick Answer: How Do I Check My Operating System Linux?
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Where do I find my operating system?

How to Determine Your Operating System

  1. Click the Start or Windows button (usually in the lower-left corner of your computer screen).
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click About (usually in the lower left of the screen). The resulting screen shows the edition of Windows.

How do I know if my OS is Unix or Linux?

How to find your Linux/Unix version

  1. On command line: uname -a. On Linux, if the lsb-release package is installed: lsb_release -a. On many Linux distributions: cat /etc/os-release.
  2. In GUI (depending on GUI): Settings – Details. System Monitor.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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