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  1. 09-16-2010 #1
    hkullana
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    How to learn the OS of the server

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    I am connecting my school's server via ssh. I would like to learn which operating system does the server have. What is the command for that?
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    This would give a fair indication:
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    uname -a
    Can't tell an OS by it's GUI
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