The Linux-based Ubuntu system receives regular updates aimed at improving functions and security. It is therefore important to regularly check which Ubuntu version you are currently using. Ubuntu normally notifies you of an update, but a version check is always necessary.
Check the Ubuntu version via the terminal
- Call up the terminal as usual with [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [T] .
- Enter "
lsb_release -a ". Leave out the quotation marks when entering the data and confirm your entry by pressing the [Enter] key. - The current version is now displayed next to " Description: " and " Release: ". The picture example is Ubuntu version 18.04 .
