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Windows netstat -s equivalent in Linux
Summarizes TCP/UDP socket state counts.
Windows
→
netstat -s
Linux equivalents
ss -s
ss -s
ss -s
Overview
What this command does
Summarizes TCP/UDP socket state counts.
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 socket statistics
Summarizes TCP/UDP socket state counts.
ss -s
Show socket statistics
ss --help
Show command help when supported
man ss
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ss -s
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netstat -s
ss -sReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ss -s | Show socket statistics |
ss --help | Show command help when supported |
man ss | 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 | ss -s |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ss -s |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ss -s |
Same command on this distribution. |
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