You Asked: What Is My Linux Kernel Version?
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How do I find my 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.

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What version of Linux do I have?

Open a terminal program (get to a command prompt) and type uname -a. This will give you your kernel version, but might not mention the distribution your running. To find out what distribution of linux your running (Ex. Ubuntu) try lsb_release -a or cat /etc/*release or cat /etc/issue* or cat /proc/version.

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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