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There are two methods to check the Ubuntu version you have installed: through the graphical settings window on your computer or by running commands in the Terminal window. Explore the details of both methods in the article below by Mytour.
How to Verify Your Installed Ubuntu Version
On GNOME Shell
If you're using GNOME Shell, first click on the icon located at the top right corner of the screen, then select the Settings icon as shown below.
On the next window, scroll down the list and choose the Details option.
The About page will display the list of Ubuntu versions you're currently using.
On Unity
If you're running Unity, click on the gear icon located at the top right corner of the desktop screen, find and select the System Settings option.
Next, in the System Settings window, click on the Details icon under the System section.
The Overview page will display the Ubuntu version you're currently using.
How to check the Ubuntu version installed via Terminal
There's another way to check the Ubuntu version installed using Terminal. This command works on alternative Ubuntu editions such as Ubuntu MATE, Xubuntu, Kubuntu, and Lubuntu. It also works if you're using a command-line utility environment without a graphical card, similar to on a Ubuntu server.
First, open a Terminal window from the Applications menu, then type the following command and press Enter:
lsb_release -a
Unlike using the graphical interface, this command will display the Ubuntu version number you installed in the Description field (if available). For example, if you're running Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS, running the command will show Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS. If using the graphical interface, you'll only see Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.
In the above article, Mytour just guided you on how to check the Ubuntu version you installed. This way, you can verify which version you've installed, whether it's the latest version or not. To install the latest updates, you can use the Software Updater tool or via the apt command to download and install the latest version. In the case of using Windows 10, you can check how to check Windows 10 version here.
In addition to the above guide, you can also explore other articles, tips, and tricks on the Ubuntu operating system from Mytour such as how to shut down Ubuntu quickly, Ubuntu shortcuts,....
