> > thanks sharminder, have already tried uname, with its various options, only > tells you about the linux kernel, not the linux distribution. > under /etc/ i may find the *.release file, which only exists if it is a red > hat distribution. nothing of that nature for debian, therefore knoppix, etc > etc. > since the general 'feel' of a distribution can be heavily customized, this > feature becomes all the more relevant. >
try using nmap. It can fingerprint the OS, though that can be fooled too !! AFAI think, A slackware type system should be easy to identify, courtesy the difference in the boot scripts etc. A debian type system can be figured out by looking under /usr/local/share .... debian (and knoppix) i think keeps most of the package docs under /usr/local/share/doc/ ... while redhat keeps them under /usr/share/doc ... AFAIK .. as i said, if the system is really that obscure then you'll have to rely on your instincts and check the directory structure etc. for any clues. I would be interested in 'proper' solution to this one though !! Sharninder _______________________________________________ ilugd mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
