You can check the Linux kernel version by using the uname
command in the terminal.
Here’s how to check the Linux kernel version:
- Open a terminal window or log in to a virtual console.
- Type the following command to display the Linux kernel version:
uname -r
The output will show the version number of the Linux kernel that is currently running on your system.
For example:
uname -r
5.4.0-72-generic
In this example, the Linux kernel version is 5.4.0-72-generic.
Note: The output may vary depending on the Linux distribution and the specific version of the Linux kernel installed on your system.