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uname Command - Display System Information
The uname command displays system information such as the operating system name, kernel version, and hardware type.
Syntax
uname [options]
Examples
uname
Display the system's kernel name.
uname -a
Display all available system information.
uname -r
Display the kernel release version.
Notes
- Common options:
-a
(all info),-r
(kernel release),-s
(kernel name),-m
(hardware name). - uname is useful for checking system type and kernel version during troubleshooting.