How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
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Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
try:
cat /etc/linuxmint/info
Boo
cat /etc/linuxmint/info
Boo
Now where was i going? Oh yes, crazy!
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Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
You can also open the System Monitor. There is a tab 'System' where I guess you should have the Mint version, kernel version, Gnome version, processor, memory...
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Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
Your opinion. I have had a couple pen drives fail.Pipps wrote:CDs are archaic.
USB pendrives are far more reliable for data retention.
If I need a new CD, I burn one. CDs are cheap.
The CD is near my PC and has a label on it. I know what Mint version is on my PC without looking at the CD.
I have no need of bragging rights so I use what works.
lexon.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
Thank you "Boo" and "linuxviolin"; yours were useful answers (even 4 years later) inside the little pissing contest of others.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
LOL! Same here after all this time! Thanks for the help and the laugh!JCH2 wrote:Thank you "Boo" and "linuxviolin"; yours were useful answers (even 4 years later) inside the little pissing contest of others.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
That tab seems to have disappeared in Petra, which will tell you at least it's not Petra. After having looked hi & lo before for info on system learnt it was not deemed to be essential.linuxviolin wrote:You can also open the System Monitor. There is a tab 'System' where I guess you should have the Mint version, kernel version, Gnome version, processor, memory...
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
In the more modern releases from a terminal type inxi -F
Which gives all your info.
or use
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=11
DISTRIB_CODENAME=katya
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 11 Katya"
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=13
DISTRIB_CODENAME=maya
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 13 Maya"
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=16
DISTRIB_CODENAME=petra
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 16 Petra"
Which gives all your info.
or use
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=11
DISTRIB_CODENAME=katya
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 11 Katya"
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=13
DISTRIB_CODENAME=maya
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 13 Maya"
cat /etc/lsb-release
DISTRIB_ID=LinuxMint
DISTRIB_RELEASE=16
DISTRIB_CODENAME=petra
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Linux Mint 16 Petra"
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
When I'm not sure whether I'm in the 32 bit or 64 bit installsof LM13 I have on the desktop I look at the Welcome Screen in Menu-Preferences.
Go Steady, but keep going
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
Thanx. That was all the info had been looking for that time, except for the fact that after showing the first 3-4 lines there was quite a pause followed by system crash. On reboot ran first thing, and everything came through. Suspect failed before at level of graphics card.usbtux wrote:In the more modern releases from a terminal type inxi -F
Which gives all your info.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
I'm running at least ten computers here, all different flavors and OS's. All I wanted to know was 32-bit or 64-bit Linux Mint. Reading the CD didn't help, because I burned both the 32- and 64-bit versions, just in case. And I didn't put it in a spreadsheet. Thanks to all of you for pointing out the multiple ways to find the information.Wendy101 wrote:LOL! Same here after all this time! Thanks for the help and the laugh!JCH2 wrote:Thank you "Boo" and "linuxviolin"; yours were useful answers (even 4 years later) inside the little pissing contest of others.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
Another method to figure out 32/64 is the command:yerbamatemint wrote:I'm running at least ten computers here, all different flavors and OS's. All I wanted to know was 32-bit or 64-bit Linux Mint. Reading the CD didn't help, because I burned both the 32- and 64-bit versions, just in case. And I didn't put it in a spreadsheet. Thanks to all of you for pointing out the multiple ways to find the information.Wendy101 wrote:LOL! Same here after all this time! Thanks for the help and the laugh!JCH2 wrote:Thank you "Boo" and "linuxviolin"; yours were useful answers (even 4 years later) inside the little pissing contest of others.
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Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
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cat /boot/grub/grub.cfg |grep "menuentry '" |cut -c -45
All things go better with Mint. Mint julep, mint jelly, mint gum, candy mints, pillow mints, peppermint, chocolate mints, spearmint,....
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
There are some great replies in this thread, from the simple to the complex. I think it's important for everyone to remember as they answer questions in this forum that there is a WIDE range of Linux skill level passing through these virtual halls (especially on this board, "Newbie questions). While I'm more than comfortable dropping to a terminal and finding information, many are not. With the demise of Windows XP, a lot of newbies are in here looking for info on how to use Mint, because it's one of the best substitutes for former XP users. So, as you answer questions, it's worth taking a moment to get to know your audience .
And for those of you asking questions, it helps us give relevant answers if you give us some idea of where you are coming from as well.
And for those of you asking questions, it helps us give relevant answers if you give us some idea of where you are coming from as well.
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
In my system (which turns out to be Linux Mint 17.1, Rebecca 64-bit) I found it under Preferences -> System Info.linuxviolin wrote:You can also open the System Monitor. There is a tab 'System' where I guess you should have the Mint version, kernel version, Gnome version, processor, memory...
Great to have this thread, started in 2009 and still helping in 2017! (and by the way, I'm one of those former Windows XP users)
Re: How to check my current version of Linux Mint?
Just open Terminal and write:
lsb_release -a
and press ENTER
Thats all.
lsb_release -a
and press ENTER
Thats all.
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