lsb_release

Overview

The lsb_release command displays Linux Standard Base (LSB) and distribution-specific information. It provides information about the Linux distribution.

Syntax

lsb_release [options]

Common Options

Option Description
-a All information
-i Distributor ID
-d Description
-r Release number
-c Codename
-s Short output
-h Show help
-v Show version
--all All information
--short Short format

Output Fields

Field Description
Distributor Linux distribution
Description OS description
Release Version number
Codename Release codename
LSB Version LSB version
Module Info LSB modules

Key Use Cases

  1. Distribution identification
  2. Version checking
  3. System information
  4. Compatibility checks
  5. Documentation

Examples with Explanations

Example 1: All Info

lsb_release -a

Show all information

Example 2: Distribution

lsb_release -i

Show distributor ID

Example 3: Version

lsb_release -r

Show release number

Common Usage Patterns

  1. Full details:

    lsb_release -a

  2. Short format:

    lsb_release -ds

  3. Release info:

    lsb_release -ir

System Information

  1. Distribution name
  2. Version number
  3. Release codename
  4. LSB compliance
  5. System details

Additional Resources

Best Practices

  1. Version checking
  2. Documentation
  3. Compatibility
  4. System tracking
  5. Release verification

Distribution Analysis

  1. Version details
  2. Release info
  3. System type
  4. LSB compliance
  5. Distribution features

Troubleshooting

  1. Version issues
  2. Compatibility
  3. System detection
  4. Release problems
  5. LSB compliance

Common Uses

  1. System scripts
  2. Documentation
  3. Version control
  4. Compatibility
  5. System management