[thelist] determine if a server is running unix

[Dan McCullough]

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On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:30:52 -0800, Roger H. <rogerharness at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Evolters,
> 
> Is there a way to remotely tell if an intranet's server is running some form
> of UNIX or not? I get a chance to work on an online database application, IF
> they have MySQL/PHP running, or at least the potential.
> 
> I had someone upload a info.php file with the <?php phpinfo() ?> in it, but
> it only printed that to the web page. Does that automatically mean the
> server does NOT have PHP installed, or isn't even a unix server?? a windows
> server could no way run that file, right?
> 
> Sorry for such a dumb question, I just can't seem to figure this out.
> 
> As always, TIA.
> 
> -Roger Harness
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