uname26

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$ tldr setarch

uname26 [options]

-s, --kernel-name
    Print the kernel name.

-n, --nodename
    Print the network node hostname.

-r, --kernel-release
    Print the kernel release.

-v, --kernel-version
    Print the kernel version.

-m, --machine
    Print the machine hardware name.

-o, --operating-system
    Print the operating system.

-a, --all
    Print all information, equivalent to -snrvmo.

--help
    Display a help message and exit.

--version
    Output version information and exit.

The uname26 command is a tool that displays system information. It is specifically designed for older Linux kernels such as kernel 2.6.x series but it could potentially work on others, especially since it derives information using the same system calls available on modern kernels.
While it's similar to the standard uname command, uname26 might be pre-configured or tweaked to provide specific details or formatting relevant to older systems. It is a tool designed to present operating system and hardware information in a concise manner.

It retrieves information such as the kernel name, hostname, kernel release, kernel version, machine hardware name, and the operating system. uname26 is commonly used in scripts or by system administrators to quickly identify the system's characteristics.
It is important to note that the standard uname command is available and actively maintained for modern Linux distributions. Using uname26, while potentially useful in legacy environments, may not provide the most accurate or up-to-date information on newer systems.

The uname26 command might not be available on all systems, especially modern distributions. The standard uname command provides similar functionality and is generally preferred. Results may vary depending on the operating system and kernel version.

• Display all system information:

  uname26 -a

• Display only the kernel name:

  uname26 -s

• Check the kernel release:

  uname26 -r

uname(1), hostname(1), lsb_release(1)