Re: [gentoo-user] Getting distribution name and release version

[Phill MV]

"We are writing remote systems management software for Linux systems and are looking for a standard way to obtain a remote systems distribution name and release version."

Well, there isn't a standard way to any distro, come to think about it. LSB is sort of a pain and one sided, based on their 'standards'. Wasn't there also a hubub on /. on how every 'compliant' distro was faking their results?

While we're at it, could people get a clue and stop including moronic little tags in their email like:

"This e-mail message (including attachments, if any) is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary , confidential and exempt from disclosure.  If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and erase this e-mail message immediately."

Is this even legally binding? I have a hard time believing that I can't disclose something someone sent *me* if I didn't sign anything.
Also, every email sent to this list is automatically copied in gmane and a dozen little 'problem resolution' forums -- so it's kind of moot.