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How do i view computer info on ubuntu?

Asked by titagula

I know that on windows, you can view system information, and i wondered how to do that on ubuntu. I just installed more RAM on my computer and wish to see if my computer recognizes it and it is working, how would i do this?

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arochester (arochester) said : 		#1

"Find Hardware Specs (Details) on your Computer" - http://embraceubuntu.com/2007/02/18/find-hardware-specs-details-on-your-computer/

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titagula (titagula) said : 		#2

thanks, where do i type in the command they said that the following command will get me to that program, where do i type this in? (i apologize in advance for my ignorance) command -----> $sudo lshw

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Ian Ace (iaculallad) said : 		#3

With Sysinfo:

Install it from the Terminal with:

sudo aptitude install sysinfo

and access it via:

Applications--->System Tools--->Sysinfo

HTH.

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Best arochester (arochester) said : 		#4

In the Terminal.

Tip: You do not need to type commands into the Terminal. Highlight the command written on the web page. Move your cursor anywhere in the Terminal and either press CTRL+SHIFT+V together or press your mouse wheel or mouse middle button. Automatic Copy and paste! No spelling mistakes! No Typos! No other errors!

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titagula (titagula) said : 		#5

Thanks arochester, that solved my question.

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#6

You can also install the hardinfo deb package yuo must enble to install it the universe repository.

Please first enable the universe repository:

Open System → Administration → Software sources → [ Tab Ubuntu software ]
enable "Community Maintained open source software (universe)"
Close and confirm the repository reload.

Here some repositories details: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/Ubuntu

Then open a Terminal from the menu Applications → Accessories → Terminal and type:

sudo aptitude update
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo aptitude install hardinfo

give your user password when requested, you don't see nothing when you type it, then press enter.

You will find hardinfo under menu Applications→System Tools→System Profiler and benchmark

Hope this helps