How To – Find Out Your Ubuntu Version Name

It’s easy enough to do.

1) Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal
2) Type the following at the prompt:
vi /etc/lsb-release

DISTRIB_ID=Ubuntu
DISTRIB_RELEASE=10.10
DISTRIB_CODENAME=maverick
DISTRIB_DESCRIPTION="Ubuntu 10.10"

Here is another command for the same purpose:

lsb_release -a