Checking your Ubuntu Version

There are two ways to check which version of Ubuntu you are running. You can either check from within Unity, or put in a short command in the Terminal.

In Unity

Unity is the default desktop environment for Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) and later.

1. Click on the "cog" in the upper-right portion of the screen.
2. Select the option: About This Computer

In the Terminal

This method will work no matter which version of Ubuntu or desktop environment you are running.

1. Open the Terminal (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+T)
2. Enter the command lsb_release -a

Your version will be shown on the Description line.