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uname:tldr:07598

uname: Print the current kernel release.
$ uname --kernel-release
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The command "uname --kernel-release" is used to display the release version of the operating system's kernel.

In Unix-like systems, "uname" stands for "unix name" and it is a command-line utility that provides information about the operating system. The "--kernel-release" option is used to specifically retrieve the release version of the kernel.

When you run this command, it will output the release version of the kernel, which typically includes numbers and possibly other characters that indicate the specific version of the kernel. This information can be useful for troubleshooting, system administration, or determining compatibility with certain software or hardware.

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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