Quick Answer: What Is My Ubuntu Version?
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Open your terminal either by using the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the terminal icon.

Use the lsb_release -a command to display the Ubuntu version.

As you can see from the output above I am using Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

How do I know my Ubuntu version?

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.

Which is the latest Ubuntu version?

Current

Version Code name Release
Ubuntu 18.04.1 LTS Bionic Beaver July 26, 2018
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Bionic Beaver April 26, 2018
Ubuntu 16.04.6 LTS Xenial Xerus February 28, 2019
Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS Xenial Xerus August 2, 2018

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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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