Quick Answer: How Do I View Logs in Ubuntu?
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How do I view log files in Ubuntu?

To view log files using an easy-to-use, graphical application, open the Log File Viewer application from your Dash. The Log File Viewer displays a number of logs by default, including your system log (syslog), package manager log (dpkg.

How do I check logs in Ubuntu terminal?

/var/log. This is such a crucial folder on your Linux systems. Open up a terminal window and issue the command cd /var/log. Now issue the command ls and you will see the logs housed within this directory (Figure 1).

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