Method 1: Using the Command Line

  1. Open the Terminal: Press Ctrl + Alt + T or search for “Terminal” in the applications menu.
  2. Run the Command: Type the following command and press Enter:
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    lsb_release -a
  3. View the Output: You’ll see details like the Distributor ID, Description (Ubuntu version), Release, and Codename.
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No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description:    Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS
Release:        20.04
Codename:       focal

Method 2: Using the GUI

  1. Open Settings: Click on the system menu (top-right corner) and select “Settings.”
  2. Navigate to About: Scroll down and click on “About.”
  3. Check the Version: Under “OS Name,” you’ll see your Ubuntu version and other system details.

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