Linux journalctl Cheat Sheet/Kernel logs for current boot

Show current-boot kernel messages.

Section: Priority, Kernel, Fields

Kernel logs for current boot

bash
bash
journalctl -k -b
Explanation

Helpful for boot and driver issues.

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