Linux Server and Workstation Configuration How To

Command uname

Displays system information, such as the type of machine and operating system.

Syntax

Options

-a displays all the information.
-m displays the type of equipment (eg, i586).
-n displays the hostname of the machine.
-p displays the processor type (usually unknown).
-r displays the number of operating system release
-s displays the name of the operating system.
-v displays the version of the operating system (compilation date).

Description

The uname command displays various information about the machine and operating system (Linux).