finding version of linux

manoj.linux · 07-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Hi,

I want to know is it possible to find out exact version of Linux if I am having media before installation?

Example
if I require exact version 5.3, but on meida generally 5.0 is written.
wheather any specific information is there in any file that can be open to find out exact version

Regards,

Manoj

CSandman · 07-06-2009, 11:47 PM

Hey Manoj,

The command

uname -a

should cover everything you need. You can find out more by reading the info in some of the files in '/proc/'. Some files to take note of: cpuinfo, devices, diskstats, key-users, filesystems, etc.

Cheers

jschiwal · 07-06-2009, 11:55 PM

Do you want to know the version of a distro that a CD or DVD would install?

Often the version is part of the label of the disk. If not, there should be a README or ReleaseNotes file file you can read to find out.

vikas027 · 07-07-2009, 01:00 AM

These commands will give you desired results, although you will have to look for exact information in dmidecode.

Code:

cat /proc/cpuinfo
cat /etc/redhat-release
dmidecode

colucix · 07-07-2009, 02:02 AM

Code:

lsb_release -a