To check Linux Kernel version, try the following commands: uname -r : Find Linux kernel version. cat /proc/version : Show Linux kernel version with help of a special file. hostnamectl | grep Kernel : For systemd based Linux distro you can use hotnamectl to display hostname and running Linux kernel version.

What is the command for Linux version?

The command “uname -r” shows the version of the Linux kernel that you’re currently using. You’ll now see which Linux kernel you’re using. In the above example, the Linux kernel is 5.4. 0-26.

Which kernel is used in Linux?

Linux is a monolithic kernel while OS X (XNU) and Windows 7 use hybrid kernels.