Find out version of Ubuntu

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Q. How do I find out what version of ubuntu I have?

A. If you are running a desktop edition, do the following:

1. Go to the Main Menu.

2. Click System, mouseover Administration and select System Monitor.

3. Select the System tab.

One of the first lines will be Ubuntu version:

ubuntu_version_s

 

If you are running a server, type in the following:

lsb_release -a

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 11:52
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Comments (1)
Version of Fedora/Red Hat
1 Wednesday, 20 October 2010 11:27
Ant
This also works for Fedora and Red Hat boxes:
lsb_release -a
LSB Version: :core-4.0-ia32:core-4.0-noarch
Distributor ID: Fedora
Description: Fedora release 13 (Goddard)
Release: 13
Codename: Goddard
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