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Old 06-18-2003, 06:00 PM   #1
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Post kernel version


I’m working on a computer that already had Linux installed, what do I need to do to find the kernel version?
 
Old 06-18-2003, 06:06 PM   #2
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From console
uname -r
or
uname -a
if you'd like to have all info. Distros like Mandrake or RedHat have it printed in one of their configuration programs.
 
Old 06-19-2003, 01:56 PM   #3
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Thank you!!

That worked perfectly!!
 
  


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