Code to Check if Machine is 32bit or 64bit Linux

Do this to check if your Linux machine is 32bit or 64bit linux.

Using uname:

$ uname -m

#Output if 32bit
i686

#Output if 64bit
x86_64

Using lscpu:

$ lscpu

#Output if 32bit
Architecture:        i686

#Output if 64bit
Architecture:        x86_64

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