Uname command
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A command line program available on most Linux and Unix systems; used to display system information, such as kernel version, processor and operating system.
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Usage Syntax
uname [option]
The available options are;
- -a or --all - display all available information, in the order of the rest of this option list
- -s or --kernal-name - display the kernel name (same as using no option)
- -n or --nodename - display the network node hostname (same as the hostname command)
- -r or --kernel-release - display the kernal release (more like version number)
- -v or --kernel-version - display the kernel version (more like type)
- -m or --machine - display the machine hardware name (more like processor name)
- -p or --processor - display the processor type
- -i or --hardware-platform - display the hardware platform (more like processor architecture)
- -o or --operating-system - display the operating system (like -s)
Linux Usage Notes
With most Linux or Unix commands;
- Brief help can be displayed using the option/keyword: -h or --help, for example: chmod --help
- A full command manual can be displayed using the man command followed by the command name, for example: man chmod
- Sometimes 'info' pages are used instead of or to provide more information than man pages; for example: info chmod
- Version information can be display using the option/keyword: -v or --version, for example: chmod --version
Typical Output
steve@test-laptop:~$ uname -a Linux test-laptop 2.6.24-19-generic #1 SMP Fri Jul 11 23:41:49 UTC 2008 i686 GNU/Linux
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