What linux distribution do I use?

gubak · 02-22-2007, 04:13 AM

How can I see what kind of linux distribution I use?

Thanks!

dlesaffre · 02-22-2007, 10:08 AM

1. for starters, most distributions have a release file in the /etc/ directory:
for Gentoo: /etc/gentoo-release
for Debian: /etc/debian_version
for RedHat: /etc/redhat_release (??)

2. if you are able to boot the machine, you may see a message in the boot process that shows you your distribution

3. if your dmesg still shows all boot messages, a reboot won't even be necessary:

Code:

dmesg | head

may give a clue

justin_p · 02-22-2007, 08:49 PM

I misread the question. Disregard.