Which Command Is Used to Display the Linux Version?
Contents

We will use uname command, which is used to print your Linux system information such as kernel version and release name, network hostname, machine hardware name, processor architecture, hardware platform and the operating system.

How do I find the Linux version?

The command “uname -r” shows the version of the Linux kernel that you’re currently using. You’ll now see which Linux kernel you’re using. In the above example, the Linux kernel is 5.4.

Which command is used to display the UNIX version?

The ‘uname’ command is used to display the Unix version. This command reports the basic information about a system’s hardware and software.

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.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest