So you’ve got a machine running Ubuntu. If it’s been a while since you set it up (or maybe you’re just curious), you probably need to check what version you’re running. This can be a useful tool for deciding whether or not it’s time to update Ubuntu or just determining whether or not specific software is compatible.
To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
So you’ve got a machine running Ubuntu. If it’s been a while since you set it up (or maybe you’re just curious), you probably need to check what version you’re running. This can be a useful tool for deciding whether or not it’s time to update Ubuntu or just determining whether or not specific software is compatible.
To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
So you’ve got a machine running Ubuntu. If it’s been a while since you set it up (or maybe you’re just curious), you probably need to check what version you’re running. This can be a useful tool for deciding whether or not it’s time to update Ubuntu or just determining whether or not specific software is compatible.
To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
So you’ve got a machine running Ubuntu. If it’s been a while since you set it up (or maybe you’re just curious), you probably need to check what version you’re running. This can be a useful tool for deciding whether or not it’s time to update Ubuntu or just determining whether or not specific software is compatible.
How to Check Your Ubuntu Version
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To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
To check your version of Ubuntu, open a Terminal window. You can use the app icon or launch it using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.
Open Terminal
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
In the Terminal window, enter the following line:
lsb_release -a command Press Enter or Return. Your Ubuntu version number will be listed on the Description line.
Enter the right command
If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl If you’re using a version more recent than 16.04, the following command will also provide your version number in Terminal:
hostnamectl Alternative commands
Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
Users who make use of the GNOME desktop environment can find the current version listed under Settings. Choose the Details tab to confirm the exact version number.
Check via GNOME desktop environment
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