lsb_release:tldr:3e756

lsb_release: Print all available information.

lsb_release

$ lsb_release -a

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The command "lsb_release -a" is used to display certain information about the Linux distribution on your system. Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command means:

"lsb_release": This is the command itself, which stands for "Linux Standard Base release." It is used to retrieve information about the Linux distribution.
"-a": It is an option or flag that stands for "all" and asks the command to display all available information about the Linux distribution.

When you execute the "lsb_release -a" command, it will provide you with information such as the distributor ID (the organization responsible for packaging and distributing the distribution), the release version (the version of the distribution you have installed), the codename (a specific code name given to the release), and some other details regarding specifications and LSB (Linux Standard Base) compliance.

This command is particularly useful when you need to identify the specific distribution and version you are running, especially if you are working with multiple Linux systems.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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