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Simon Robert wrote: > paul sutton wrote: > >> Infobash gives that and other info about the system, >> >> paul >> >> Neil Winchurst wrote: >> >>> Sorry for the simple question. >>> >>> How can I find out what kernel version I have? I am sure it must be >>> very simple, but I can't find it. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Neil >>> > the best way is uname -a. for dpkg you need to have a debian based > distro and for grub you have to have the grub bootloader, not the other > common one which is lilo. > > Simon I am afraid I would have to disagree here. "uname -a" will only tell you what kernel you are *running* right now, not what kernels "you have" (ie kernels available for you to run). True, it is *most* likely that a user would want to know their *current* kernel version, but not always. Grant. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html