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lshw vs dmidecode: catalog facts
lshw	dmidecode
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux, Command line	Linux, Command line
Detailed listing of hardware components from one command Lightweight and scriptable	Reports serial numbers, BIOS version and model details Shows memory slot and expansion slot usage
Linux only Some details require running as root	Only reports what the BIOS provides, which can be inaccurate Command-line output is long and technical
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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