Linux Command To Check OS Version

Chapter: Linux Commands Last Updated: 25-10-2019 12:57:18 UTC

Program:

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root@kali:~# cat /etc/os-release


root@kali:~# cat /etc/*release     /* Commmand will give all details regarding OS */

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Notes:

• Linux command to view OS version is : $cat /etc/os-release
• You can also give $cat /etc/*release which will give more details regarding the OS.
• $uname -a will give the details of linux kernel information.
• For more information you can refer the program section for more clarification.

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