Ubuntu: Show version - how it works

For some applications, you should know which version of Ubuntu you are using. In our article, we will tell you how to display them.

Ubuntu: Show exact version number

You can find precise information about your current version via the terminal:

1. Open the Ubuntu terminal with the key combination [CTRL] + [ALT] + [T].
2. Type in the command "lsb_release -a" (without quotation marks) and confirm with [ENTER].
3. As in the screenshot, you can now see a list of the most important version information. Next to "Description" you will find the exact name of your Ubuntu version. In this example we are working with Ubuntu 14.04.3 LTS.

We will explain the difference between Ubuntu and Ubuntu LTS in the next practical tip.