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Windows dxdiag display equivalent in Linux
Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information.
Windows
→
dxdiag display
Linux equivalents
glxinfo -B
glxinfo -B
glxinfo -B
Overview
What this command does
Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information.
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
Show graphics renderer
Displays OpenGL renderer and driver information.
glxinfo -B
Show graphics renderer
glxinfo --help
Show command help when supported
man glxinfo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
glxinfo -B
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: dxdiag display
glxinfo -BReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
glxinfo -B | Show graphics renderer |
glxinfo --help | Show command help when supported |
man glxinfo | 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 | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | glxinfo -B |
Same command on this distribution. |
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