how can i tell what version of ubuntu was installed on the system?

Thank you for your assistance, I found the answer now :)

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From: <email address hidden> [mailto:<email address hidden>] On Behalf Of J. Pablo González
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 6:26 PM
To: ChengYong Goh
Subject: Re: [Question #9473]: how can i tell what version of ubuntu wasinstalled on the system?

Your question #9473 on Ubuntu changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/9473

    Status: Open => Answered

J. Pablo González proposed the following answer:
You got several options...

cat /etc/issue
(If exists)

cat /etc/lsb-release
similar

uname -a
(This one shows info bout the kernel)

etc.

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Can you then please mark your question as solved?

Thanks.

The easiest way to do this is in fact to follow the System menu and select "About Ubuntu", which will open a help browser.

Thanks J. Pablo González, that solved my question.