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Windows cargo version on Windows equivalent in Linux
Prints Rust Cargo version.
Windows
→
cargo version on Windows
Linux equivalents
cargo --version
cargo --version
cargo --version
Overview
What this command does
Prints Rust Cargo version.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Check Cargo version
Prints Rust Cargo version.
cargo --version
Check Cargo version
cargo --help
Show command help when supported
man cargo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
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cargo --version
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: cargo version on Windows
cargo --versionReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
cargo --version | Check Cargo version |
cargo --help | Show command help when supported |
man cargo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | cargo --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | cargo --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | cargo --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
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