Windows
Linux
System & Storage
System Info
Windows ver equivalent in Linux
Prints the running Linux kernel release.
Windows
→
ver
Linux equivalents
uname -r
uname -r
uname -r
Overview
What this command does
Prints the running Linux kernel release.
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 kernel version
Prints the running Linux kernel release.
uname -r
Show kernel version
uname --help
Show command help when supported
man uname
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
uname -r
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: ver
uname -rReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
uname -r | Show kernel version |
uname --help | Show command help when supported |
man uname | 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 | uname -r |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | uname -r |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | uname -r |
Same command on this distribution. |
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