If you are wondering that what is your currently installed linux version, follow the steps given below to know your current linux version.
Ubuntu/Debian:
1 2 3 | # cat /etc/issue |
Result:
1 2 3 | Ubuntu 10.04.2 LTS |
Type: lsb_release -a and press Enter.
1 2 3 | # lsb_release -a |
Result:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 10.04.2 LTS Release: 10.04 Codename: lucid |
CentOS/RedHat:
1 2 3 | # cat /etc/redhat-release |
Result:
1 2 3 | CentOS release 6.3 (Final) |