How To Check Your Ubuntu Version

Here are four methods to check your Ubuntu version:

Method 1: Using the Terminal

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.  

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   Bash

   lsb_release -a
   

This will display detailed information about your Ubuntu version, including the distribution name, release, codename, and description. 

Method 2: Using the Terminal (Alternative)

1. Open the terminal. 

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   Bash

   cat /etc/lsb-release
   

   This will display similar information as the previous method, but in a more concise format.

Method 3: Using the GUI

1. Click on the Settings icon.
2. Select the About tab.
3. Look for the OS Name section, which will display your Ubuntu version. 

Method 4: Using the hostnamectl Command

1. Open the terminal.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   Bash

   hostnamectl
   

This command provides a wealth of system information, including the Ubuntu version under the Operating System section. 

Additional Tips:

• If you’re using a remote server, you can use SSH to connect to it and then use any of the terminal-based methods.  

• To check the specific kernel version, you can use the following command in the terminal:

  Bash

  uname -r
  

By following these methods, you can easily determine the exact version of Ubuntu you’re running.