Which Version of Ubuntu?
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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.

Your Ubuntu version will be shown in the Description line.

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

What is Ubuntu 18.04 Called?

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS is Called ‘Bionic Beaver’

Which Ubuntu flavor is best?

Now that you know what Ubuntu flavours are, let’s examine the list.

  • Ubuntu GNOME. Ubuntu GNOME is the main and most popular Ubuntu flavour and it runs the GNOME Desktop Environment.
  • Lubuntu.
  • Kubuntu.
  • Xubuntu.
  • Ubuntu Budgie.
  • Ubuntu Kylin.
  • Ubuntu Mate.
  • Ubuntu Studio.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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