In this article we have a look at obtaining some basic hardware, system and operating system configuration information directly from the command prompt in your terminal. Having this information, and knowing where to find it, often helps when configuring a system, researching optimal hardware and software solutions, and generally being in control of the Linux system you own or manage.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://linuxconfig.org/useful-bash-command-line-tips-and-tricks-examples-part-6