How do I find my Linux OS?

The procedure to find os name and version on Linux:

Open the terminal application (bash shell)
For remote server login using the ssh: ssh user@server-name.
Type any one of the following command to find os name and version in Linux: cat /etc/os-release.
Type the following command to find Linux kernel version: uname -r.

What is OS configuration?

Typically, the OS configuration is associated with a processor or partition. Each processor can run different OS configurations at different times. There are two types of OS configuration: MVS and VM. An MVS OS configuration can contain one or more EDTs.

What is difference between installation and configuration?

Installation or setup is the act of making the system or program ready for execution. The configuration affects system function and performance.

Where do I install Linux on my computer?

The Linux distribution will be installed on an internal system drive, just like Windows. There are two ways to do this: You could install Linux in a “dual-boot” configuration, where it sits alongside your Windows operating system on your hard drive and lets you choose which operating system you want to run each time.

How to find the system configuration in Linux?

Handle 0x00AB, DMI type 13, 22 bytes BIOS Language Information Language Description Format: Long Installable Languages: 1 en|US|iso8859-1 Currently Installed Language: en|US|iso8859-1 Handle 0x00AE, DMI type 127, 4 bytes End Of Table

What do I need to get started with Linux?

Here’s how to get started with Linux. First, you’ll need to choose a Linux distribution you want to use. Linux distributions package up the Linux kernel and other software into a complete operating system you can use. Different Linux distributions have different system tools, desktop environments, included applications, and visual themes.

How to choose the best Linux operating system?

1 An operating system based on the Linux kernel is called a Distribution or Distro 2 There are hundreds of Distributions available, some of which are designed to accomplish a sole purpose like running servers, act as network switches, etc. 3 Naming the best Linux Distribution is difficult as they are made for different.