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Windows where python equivalent in Linux
Prints the installed Python version.
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where python
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python3 --version
python3 --version
python3 --version
Overview
What this command does
Prints the installed Python 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 Python version
Prints the installed Python version.
python3 --version
Check Python version
python3 --help
Show command help when supported
man python3
Open the manual page when installed
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Copyable Linux commands
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python3 --version
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: where python
python3 --versionReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
python3 --version | Check Python version |
python3 --help | Show command help when supported |
man python3 | 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 | python3 --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | python3 --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | python3 --version |
Same command on this distribution. |
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