How does netstat command differ between distributions?

The netstat command is a powerful networking tool used to display network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. However, its implementation can differ between Linux distributions due to variations in the system libraries and networking utilities that they use. This article discusses how the netstat command might differ between popular Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Arch Linux.

# Example usage of netstat command in various distributions
# To view all active connections:
netstat -a

# To view detailed statistics:
netstat -s

# To show routing information:
netstat -r

# On some distributions, you might need to use `ss` instead:
ss -tuln