Which Linux Distro Is Installed?
Contents the Best Way to Determine a Linux Distribution Name and Release Version Information Is Using Cat /Etc/Os-Release Command, Which Works on Almost All...
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The best way to determine a Linux distribution name and release version information is using cat /etc/os-release command, which works on almost all Linux system.
How do I know which Linux OS I have installed?
The procedure to find os name and version on Linux:
- Open the terminal application (bash shell)
- For remote server login using the ssh: ssh [email protected]
- Type any one of the following command to find os name and version in Linux: cat /etc/os-release. …
- Type the following command to find Linux kernel version: uname -r.
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10 Top Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2021
| POSITION | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MX Linux | MX Linux |
| 2 | Manjaro | Manjaro |
| 3 | Linux Mint | Linux Mint |
| 4 | Ubuntu | Debian |