How to check Linux OS type

[root@siodb mysql]# cat /etc/issue

Red Hat Linux release 9 (Shrike)

Kernel \r on an \m

[root@siodb mysql]#

[root@siodb mysql]# cat /etc/issue

Red Hat Linux release 9 (Shrike)

Kernel \r on an \m

[root@siodb mysql]#

~ by pakcikkantin on June 30, 2009.