Linux is a Unix-based operating system developed by the GNU Project. Unlike paid operating systems such as Microsoft Windows or Apple Mac OS X, Linux shells are diverse and do not have a single official package. Each distribution looks different. Hence, there are problems with viewing information about the system.
Instructions
Step 1
You can find out the Linux version from the terminal. Information about the version of the Linux operating system is usually stored in a file (RedHat - 2 files) in the directory: /etc/*release* In the most popular Linux build Ubuntu this directory is located here: / etc / lsb-release.
Step 2
To find out which Linux release is installed on your computer, just read this file: $ cat / etc / * release *
DISTRIB_ID = Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE = 8.0
DISTRIB_CODENAME = hardy
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION = "Ubuntu 8.0.2"
Step 3
For Ubuntu and almost all Linux distributions built on Debian use the command: $ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 8.0.2
Release: 8.0
Codename: hardy
Step 4
Another way to find your Linux version from the terminal is to open konsole and log in as root. Then you need to run the command: cat /etc/issue.net The screen will display information about the Linux distribution, for example, Ubuntu 8.04.
Step 5
In the Gnome build, in the panel select "System", then "Administrative Tools" and finally "System Monitor". The system monitor window that opens will indicate the Linux Ubuntu, Gnome OS version, as well as the kernel version.
Step 6
Also, in some Linux distributions, you can find out about the version of the operating system in the help file. Select "System" from the Gnome panel and click on "About". The documentation loaded on the screen in the first welcome paragraph contains information about the installed OS and its version.
