Linux: View version - how to succeed

If you want to install new programs or are specifically looking for a solution to a problem, then it is helpful if you know how to view your Linux version. We'll show you how to get this information quickly and efficiently.

This is how to let you see your Linux version

Letting you see the Linux version is very simple and can help you find specific programs for your device.

1. First you need to open the terminal and type the command "cat/etc/*release" in the given line. Don't be confused by the asterisk inside the command. This is inserted so that all distributions are displayed.
2. Now you will be shown all potential files from which you can read the necessary information. In doing so, look for the file that you can find under the keyword "PRETTY_NAME".
3. You will notice that there are duplicate files. These are os-release and lsb-release files. Click on the correct file.
4. It now opens a window in which all version information is stored. In it you will find all the information you need both for the search for software as well as for specific problem solutions.

It is also easier

With these instructions, you can have your Linux version read out under all derivatives. In doing so, you have to accept that you will have to spend some time searching for the right file. However, there are Linux distributions, such as MINT, for which there are specific commands. This allows you to access the desired information directly.