How to Find Out Which Linux Distribution You Are Using
To get started, open a terminal. You can open it with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + T or find it from the Applications menu. Once opened, type the following command: You will see all the information about your Linux distribution. In the example, Manjaro Linux, the 19.0.2 version, is being used, with the codename “Kyria.”
On a Ubuntu machine, this is what you will see:
Alternatively, you can use the lsb_release command. Type the following: and you will see information about the distribution.
For Ubuntu:
Lastly, if you need a simplified view together with the kernel information, you can use the hostnamectl command: It will display the operating system (which is the distribution name) and the kernel information.
And for Ubuntu:
That’s it. If you are looking to switch the Linux distribution in your computer, you may want to find out the best Linux distro in 2020or the best one for a beginner. Image credit: Isolated laptop by DepositPhotos
