ARCH Linux Command

What is Linux arch Command?

Explanation

arch COMMAND:

The arch command is used to display the architecture of the current host, the machine. The command "arch" is the shortform of the architechture of the system. The architechtures of Linux systems includes "i386", "i486", "i586", "i686","alpha", "sparc", "arm", "m68k", "mips", "ppc" and more. The architechture "i686" means you're running a 32 bit kernel supporting codes compatible with the i686 processor architecture. This command is the functional equivalent of the command "uname -m".

SYNTAX:


arch [OPTION]

EXAMPLE:


  1. To display the architecture of the current host:
    arch
    The above command will produce the below output:
    i686


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