Thursday 31 December 2009

TIP: How to find your Linux or Kernel version

There are two commands you can use from bash prompt (konsole) :

Code:
cat /etc/issue


or

Code:
cat /etc/lsb-release


“lsb” in “lsb-release” stands for Linux Standard Base.

Finally to find your kernel version and a few more details about your machine

Code:
uname -a




Categories: How-To, Linux, OS
Tags: kde, Kubuntu, Linux, kernel

TIP: How to find out what your motherboard is, from Linux

I couldn't be bothered to open the case on my tower system and a little browsing found this.

Open bash command prompt by typing 'konsole'. Then type:
Code:
sudo dmidecode | less


It shows BIOS, motherboard, CPU and memory (including SRAM type) installed.

Categories: How-To, Linux, OS Tags: kde, Kubuntu, Linux, konsole, motherboard, BIOS, CPU, memory