How to tell what version of PCLOS I'm using.[SOLVED]

[Rene34]

I've just installed a new PCLOS in place of my older one.  I got the new one off a DVD from Linux Format magazine (LXF 162 - Oct 2012).  How do I tell what version it is?  Is it 2012-06 or 2012-08, etc.  There's no indication on the dvd or in the install process.

I ask this here rather than on the LXF forums, because I thought others might have the same question.

Thank you.

[YouCanToo]

Has it been fully updated? If so it would be 2012.08

Since PCLinuxOS is a rolling release once it is updated it is the same as having the very latest version installed.

[Rene34]

Wow!  That was quick.  Thank you.  Now I'll update it, in two days time, when I have more bandwidth.

Thanks again.

[sling-shot]

The original .iso file might have a clue too in its name. Official releases have the version as part of filename.

[JohnW_57]

To check the release:

With a filemanager go to /etc/release and click on release text file:
As example I get this:  "PCLinuxOS release 2012 (PCLinuxOS) for x86_64".

JohnW

[sling-shot]

It seems he aslo wants to if it is a .06 or .08 ?