How to find out Ubuntu system information
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There are a few ways to figure out which version of Ubuntu and kernel you are using.
First, lets try GUI. Just go to System > About Ubuntu. It will shows you a lot of information, including the version you are using.
You can use the Terminal to find out more. Open it up and type:
uname -a
It will print all the information, -a stands for all. You can try other flags, such as -r, -o or -v.
uname -r
will show only the kernel information
uname -o
shows only your operating system, and
uname -v
displays the version of your kernel.
There are other ways to find the version of your linux. Type:
lsb_release -a
-a shows all information once again. You can alternatively use:
cat /etc/lsb-release
or try
cat /etc/issue
Don’t you just feel better now, knowing more about what exactly is under the hood of your PC case? 🙂
