How do you find which version and name of unix you are
using at the command prompt?

Answer Posted / c sivakumar

We can get os release level alone by executing below said
command.
command = uname -r
Output = 5.9

But if you want complete details, you have to execute below
said command.

command = uname -a
Output = SunOS bigmummy2 5.9 Generic_117171-07 sun4u sparc
SUNW,Sun-Fire-480R.

Above said command output details are following below:-

operating system = SunOS
node name = bigmummy2
OS release level = 5.9
OS version = Generic_117171-07
Machine hardware name = sun4u
processor type = sparc
HardwareImplimentation = SUNW,Sun-Fire-480R

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