Find version

In general, how can you find what version of a distro you are using? Also which desktop?

To find out which distribution you are running use

Code:

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cat /etc/*release*

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If you want the version of the kernel run

Code:

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uname -r

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If you want details of the kernel run

Code:

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uname -a

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To find out the desktop run

Code:

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echo $DESKTOP_SESSION

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Originally Posted by elija

To find out which distribution you are running use

Code:

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cat /etc/*release*

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If you want the version of the kernel run

Code:

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uname -r

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If you want details of the kernel run

Code:

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uname -a

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To find out the desktop run

Code:

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echo $DESKTOP_SESSION

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Thanks, enjoy that pint at the pub!