#title Identifying the version of Ubuntu you are using = Checking your Ubuntu Version = There are two ways to check which version of Ubuntu you are running. You can either check from within Unity, or put in a short command line in the Terminal. == In Unity == Unity is the default desktop environment since Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal). Please note that this method will only show a partial version number. If you need a full version number like '''14.04.1 LTS''' instead of '''14.04 LTS''' you will need to use the terminal method. 1. Open '''System Settings''' 2. Click on '''Details''' Your version will be shown under the Ubuntu logo. {{attachment:check_version_unity7_details.png}} == In the Terminal == This method will work no matter which version of Ubuntu or desktop environment you are running. 1. Open the '''Terminal''' (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+T) 2. Enter the command {{{lsb_release -a}}} Your version will be shown on the '''Description''' line. {{attachment:check_version_lsb_release.png}}