Check Linux distribution information

You may check Linux distribution using "lsb_release":


# lsb_release
LSB Version: core-3.0-amd64:core-3.0-noarch:graphics-3.0-amd64:graphics-3.0-noarch

# lsb_release -a
LSB Version: core-3.0-amd64:core-3.0-noarch:graphics-3.0-amd64:graphics-3.0-noarch
Distributor ID: MandrivaLinux
Description: Mandriva Linux
Release: 2006.0
Codename: Cooker


You should have rpm package "lsb_release" installed.

Reference: Check Linux distribution - 瘋狂帽客's Blog