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How to check your Ubuntu version: a guide

The free Ubuntu (https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/ubuntu-the-linux-system-for-
everyone/) operating system serves as a good alternative to Windows and macOS. The open-source
system is highly flexible and comes with a variety of pre-installed software. Programmers can further
develop its programs or use it for implementing their own software projects. But of course there will be
times when you want to install additional programs. So how do you find out if your preferred software is
compatible with your Ubuntu operating system? The Ubuntu version you’re using will be crucial
information.
You’ll also need to know which Ubuntu version you’re running when troubleshooting. If you include the
version number in your searches on forums and blogs, you’ll get a more specific answer to your
questions. Keep reading to find out how to check your Ubuntu version.
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1 Checking the Ubuntu version in the terminal
2 Checking the Ubuntu version in Settings
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There are two ways to check your Ubuntu version in the terminal. Both of them use a simple command
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Option 1: Command lsb_release -a

1. Open the terminal using “Show Applications” or use the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]
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2. Type the command “lsb_release -a” into the command line and press enter.
3. The terminal shows the Ubuntu version you’re running under “Description” and “Release”.
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The command lsb_release -a shows you the Ubuntu version you’re using.
Option 2: Read the contents of /etc/lsb-release

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1. Open the terminal using “Show Applications” or with the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T].
OK2. Type the command “cat /etc/lsb-release” into the command line and press enter.
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You can use the terminal to read the contents of the file cat /etc/lsb-release and view your Ubuntu version.
Checking the Ubuntu version in Settings

Another way to check your Ubuntu version is in the Settings. This can be done in just three clicks.
1. Go to “Show Applications”
2. Open “Settings”
3. When the program is open, you’ll see “Details” at the bottom of the left menu bar. When you click
on this, you’ll see information about your system on the right. The Ubuntu version is written in large
text right below the Ubuntu logo.
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Checking the Ubuntu version Digital

Option 1: Command lsb_release -a

Option 2: Read the contents of /etc/lsb-release

3. The terminal shows the Ubuntu version Digital

Checking the Ubuntu version in Settings

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