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Ubuntu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an open source Operating System (OS) used by people all over the world. Although it is user-friendly and customizable, it may not always be compatible with additional software. As such, you\u2019ll need to check if your version of Ubuntu will integrate with other programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, it\u2019s relatively easy to check your Ubuntu version. You can do so using commands in the terminal or by accessing the settings in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll discuss what Ubuntu is and why you might want to check which version of it you are running. Then, we\u2019ll explain how to perform this check using various easy methods. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Overview of Ubuntu (and Why You Might Need to Check Your Version of It)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ubuntu is a\u00a0Linux-based OS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0popular across the world. You can use the desktop, server, or core versions, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ubuntu\"\/
Ubuntu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The platform is entirely free. It also has some advantages over other OS such as Windows or macOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, it uses\u00a0open source software\u00a0and provides a secure development environment. As such, Ubuntu can be a helpful tool for\u00a0web developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also customize most aspects of your User Interface (UI) and\u00a0User Experience (UX). Therefore, Ubuntu could be an excellent choice if you feel limited by other OS options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are\u00a0updated releases<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of Ubuntu approximately every six months. New versions of the software usually include maintenance and hardware updates that help the OS run more smoothly. As such, it\u2019s in your best interest to stay up to date with the latest release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you may not know if you\u2019re running the\u00a0latest version of Ubuntu. Therefore, you might like to check your OS and see if you need to update it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, you may need to check your Ubuntu version when installing third-party software. Not all other platforms may be compatible with the OS updates, so it\u2019s worth investigating this before you install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you may run into some issues when using Ubuntu. If this happens, you can turn to technical support forums such as the official\u00a0Ubuntu Forums<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
Ubuntu forums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can improve your forum experience by providing your version of Ubuntu. With this information, other members can assist you more precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wondering if your version of Ubuntu will integrate with other programs? \ud83e\udd14 It\u2019s easy to check… and this guide is here to help! \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Check Your Ubuntu Version in the Command Line (4 Methods)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can check your Ubuntu version quickly using the command line (also known as the terminal). You can access this tool by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the command line open, you can use a few different methods to find out your Ubuntu version. Let\u2019s explore some of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Use the lsb_release -a Command<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use the \/etc\/lsb-release or \/etc\/os-release Command<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check the \/etc\/issue File<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Use the hostnamectl Command<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Use the lsb_release -a Command<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The lsb_release <\/strong>command shows you details about your Linux distribution. For example, it displays data concerning LSB modules. It also shows the ID and release number of the distributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you add \u201c-a\u201d to the end of this command, it returns all possible information. This method is pretty straightforward, so you might want to utilize it if you need to find out your Ubuntu version quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To start, open up your terminal and type in this command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    lsb_release -a<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Then hit your Enter <\/strong>key to return the results. They should look something like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Hit<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    You can see your Ubuntu version next to the Description<\/strong> heading. You can also see data about your LSB modules and the codename for your distributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    2. Use the \/etc\/lsb-release or \/etc\/os-release Command<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    The \/etc\/lsb-release<\/strong> command can show you your Ubuntu version with separate lines for the release number and its description. It is designed for older systems, so you may like to use it if you\u2019re running an outdated version of Ubuntu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    You can also obtain the same information using the \/etc\/os-release<\/strong> command. This is compatible with Ubuntu 16.04 and higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    As before, open your terminal and enter one of the above commands. You\u2019ll need to add \u201ccat\u201d before either of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    cat etc\/os-release<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Then, you\u2019ll see a list of information that includes the number of your Ubuntu version and its release name. Additionally, there are a few links to the Ubuntu website and resources that can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Find
    Ubuntu version and release name<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Using the\u00a0\/etc\/lsb-release<\/strong>\u00a0command will return simpler results that show you the release ID, description, and codename. It doesn\u2019t include the links and the Ubuntu version name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    3. Check the \/etc\/issue File<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    The \/etc\/issue <\/strong>file is a text-based document. It contains system identification data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Using this method is simpler because the command won\u2019t display anything other than your Ubuntu version. As such, you may like to utilize this file if you\u2019re in a hurry and don\u2019t need to gather any additional information about your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    As with the previous commands, you\u2019ll need to enter \u201ccat\u201d before the command. Type this into your terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    cat \/etc\/issue<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Hit Enter,<\/strong> and you\u2019ll see a single line of text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Check<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Your version of Ubuntu is the series of numbers before LTS<\/strong>. You don\u2019t need to do anything else here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    4. Use the hostnamectl Command<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Finally, you can use the hostnamectl <\/strong>command. This is typically used when you want to change the hostname of your system. However, it also returns information such as your Ubuntu version and machine ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Open up your terminal and type in this command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    hostnamectl<\/strong><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Next, press your Enter<\/strong> key and you\u2019ll see a list of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Use<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Here you can see both your Ubuntu version and your Ubuntu Linux kernel version. That\u2019s it! Those are the main methods you can use to find the version of your Ubuntu OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    How To Check Your Ubuntu Version in the GUI Settings?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    If you\u2019d rather not use the command line, you can also find your Ubuntu version in your GUI settings. You might prefer to use this method if you\u2019re still getting used to working with the OS and its layout. However, it is a bit more time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    First, head to Show Applications<\/strong>. It\u2019s the icon in the bottom left of your screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Find<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Next, click on Settings<\/strong>. If you can\u2019t find it, type \u201csettings\u201d into the search bar at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Click<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Then select the About <\/strong>tab from the left menu. You\u2019ll need to scroll to the bottom of the list of items to find it. Here, you will be able to see your Ubuntu version next to the OS Name <\/strong>heading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    \"Find
    Find and select the \u201cAbout\u201d tab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    For example, we\u2019re currently running\u00a0Ubuntu 20.04.3\u00a0<\/strong>on our system. It\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Summary<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Ubuntu is an open source OS that provides an excellent web development environment. However, it isn\u2019t perfect and may not integrate with all the latest software. Therefore, you might need to check your version of Ubuntu before installing new programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    To recap, you can check your Ubuntu version using any of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Use the lsb_release -a<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Use the \/etc\/lsb-release<\/strong> or \/etc\/os-release<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Check the \/etc\/issue<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Use the hostnamectl<\/strong> command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Check the Ubuntu version in your GUI settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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