Linux version

mech123 · 12-21-2008, 11:43 PM

How can i know linux version::
when i typed command uname -a
Linux localhost.localdomain 2.6.18-53.el5 #1 SMP Wed Oct 10 16:34:19 EDT 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Actually i want to install a software which supports these following platform:
1. RedHat Linux versions 8 and 9
2.RedHat Linux Enterprise Server Release 3, Release 4
3.RedHat Linux Advanced Server

Will my system supports this software:
i am new to linux.......
please help

Waiting for reply

With Regards

mech123 · 12-22-2008, 12:02 AM

waiting for reply

billymayday · 12-22-2008, 12:16 AM

No need to bump stuff after 20 minutes

Looks like RHEL5

Try

Code:

cat /etc/redhat-release

mech123 · 12-22-2008, 12:26 AM

This command cat (/etc/redhat-release) gives
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client release 5.1 (Tikanga)
Is softwate compatible with my system:

billymayday · 12-22-2008, 12:41 AM

What form is the software? There's a good chance that something that runs on a platform as old as RH8 & 9 won't have compatible libs etc. under a more recent release.

mech123 · 12-22-2008, 12:44 AM

What is the version of my redhat linux

linuxlover.chaitanya · 12-22-2008, 12:47 AM

YOu can easily read that your version of linux is RHEL5

mech123 · 12-22-2008, 01:05 AM

perhaps you didnt read what i wrote in previous post. i am new to linux.
so now u got..if dont
then
Hell is so lucky,Blind(surdas)is still here on earth!!!

thanx for help.

linuxlover.chaitanya · 12-22-2008, 01:32 AM

Yeah being new to linux is different thing. But atleast you know how read what is there on your screen. And if you do not know that then Bill Uncle also cant help you.

onebuck · 12-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by mech123

This command cat (/etc/redhat-release) gives
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client release 5.1 (Tikanga)
Is softwate compatible with my system:

If you did do a 'cat /etc/redhat-release' from the 'cli' and the output to the screen was 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client release 5.1 (Tikanga)'. Then what does the the line state?

To me it look like your release is 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client release 5.1 (Tikanga)'. Now is the software compatible with your system question? You should see if there is repository with the releases that you wish to use. I doubt it!

saagar · 12-24-2008, 05:51 AM

Please accept my contribution too...
1. cat /etc/issue
2.lsb_release -a
If it is a red hat system it should show you some positive results...thank u.

linuxlover.chaitanya · 12-24-2008, 06:10 AM

Even if its Ubuntu it will show the output.

farslayer · 12-24-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saagar

Please accept my contribution too...
1. cat /etc/issue
2.lsb_release -a
If it is a red hat system it should show you some positive results...thank u.

Nice.. I like number 2. I'll have to remember that one.

dasy2k1 · 12-24-2008, 12:04 PM

if you can see software for red hat enterprise linux 5 then coose that

otherwise with the options they gave mabie the RHEL3-4 one would work