What Is Current Linux Kernel Version?
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The Linux kernel 5.7 is finally here as the latest stable version of kernel for Unix-like operating systems. The new kernel comes with many significant updates and new features.

How do I check my current Linux kernel version?

To check Linux Kernel version, try the following commands:

  1. uname -r : Find Linux kernel version.
  2. cat /proc/version : Show Linux kernel version with help of a special file.
  3. hostnamectl | grep Kernel : For systemd based Linux distro you can use hotnamectl to display hostname and running Linux kernel version.

What is current Linux version?

The current distribution was released in 2020 with the version number 20.04. The first version of Ubuntu came out in 2004 and was based on the Debian operating system.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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