Linux is a free and open-source operating system widely used in various computer systems. In Linux, there is a very useful command called uname. It allows users to quickly obtain basic information about the system, such as OS type, kernel version, hostname, and more. Whether it is on the server side or on a personal computer, the uname command is very useful. This article will lead readers to explore the uname command in the Linux system in depth, so that you can have a deeper understanding of the Linux system.
People who are familiar with graphical operating systems usually use the mouse to view system information, but in a graphical Linux system , when you are in console mode, you cannot get operating system information through "right mouse button > about". At this time, under Linux , you can use the uname command to help you complete these tasks. Uname is an abbreviation for unix name. Just type uname when actually using it in the console.
When you type uname without arguments, it just displays the name of your operating system.
# uname
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1. Kernel name
You can use the -s parameter to display the kernel