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uname:tldr:e6936

uname: Print kernel name, kernel release and kernel version.
$ uname -srv
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The command uname -srv is used to display information about the operating system.

Here's the breakdown of each component in the command:

  • uname: It stands for "Unix Name". It is a command-line utility in Unix and Unix-like operating systems used to print system information.
  • -s option: It stands for "system". This option is used to display the kernel name of the operating system.
  • -r option: It stands for "release". This option is used to display the kernel release version of the operating system.
  • -v option: It stands for "version". This option is used to display additional version information of the operating system.

When you execute the command uname -srv in the terminal, it will output the system information including the kernel name, kernel release version, and additional version information of the operating system installed on your machine.

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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