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lsb_release Command - Display Linux Distribution Information
The lsb_release command provides Linux Standard Base and distribution-specific information. It is useful for identifying the version and codename of your Linux distribution.
Syntax
lsb_release [options]
Examples
lsb_release -a
Display all available LSB and distribution information.
lsb_release -d
Show only the description of the distribution.
Notes
- lsb_release may not be installed by default on all distributions; install with your package manager if needed.
- Alternative: check
/etc/os-release
or/etc/issue
for distribution info.