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Old 07-21-2005, 04:12 AM   #1
amiableboy
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Determine version of Linux OS?


hi all!
I'm a newbie. How to determine which Linux OS version run in the computer? (what command?). Please help me!
 
Old 07-21-2005, 04:16 AM   #2
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Welcome to LQ!

You haven't provided enough information to get the correct answer, but in Slackware you issue "cat /etc/slackware-version" in a terminal.
 
Old 07-21-2005, 04:16 AM   #3
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hi there and welcome to LQ,
Code:
uname -a
will give you all information that you need about the kernel.
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