To find out which version of Ubuntu you are running, you can either use the GUI by navigating to Settings and then About, or the command line by opening a terminal and using the lsb_release -a command.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Using the GUI:
- Open the Settings application.
- Go to “Details” on the left menu bar.
- The Ubuntu version will be displayed in large text below the Ubuntu logo.
Using the Command Line:
- Open a terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T).
- Type
lsb_release -aand press Enter. - The output will include the Ubuntu version on the “Description:” line.
Other Methods:
cat /etc/issue: This command will print the version information in a single line.cat /etc/lsb-release: This command will print the contents of the lsb-release file, which also contains version information.hostnamectl: This command provides various system information, including the Ubuntu version.
