Checking the version of GNOME, the graphical user interface (GUI) for many Linux distributions, can be useful for troubleshooting, compatibility checking, and keeping your system up-to-date. GNOME’s version number follows a major.minor.patch format, with each number representing a different level of change. The major version number changes when significant new features are added or major changes are made to the codebase. The minor version number changes when new features are added or bugs are fixed, and the patch version number changes when security updates or minor bug fixes are applied.
There are several ways to check the version of GNOME on your system. One way is to use the command line. Open a terminal window and type the following command:
