How to check Kernel version on Linux - LinuxConfig.org

Every Linux system is running a Linux kernel, which serves as the foundation for a fully packaged operating system. As technology evolves, the Linux kernel receives updates to accommodate new hardware, features, and security patches.


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To check Linux Kernel version, try the following commands:

Find Linux kernel version
uname -r

Show Linux kernel version with help of a special file
cat /proc/version

For systemd based Linux distro you can use hotnamectl to display hostname and running Linux kernel version
hostnamectl | grep Kernel