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How to detect if it's debian etc..?

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HappyUser

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I find it a problem, when I download a distro, I don't know if it's debian-based or something else.

How can I check this?

Thanks.

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I always just go read about it and can usually find the answer.

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Usually on the website it's self tells you for example it's based on debain etc..

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Is it possible to type in a command in the terminal to know the kernel version and maybe if it is a debian based OS etc..?