Easy way to tell what linux distribution is installed

[Michael S. Dunsavage]

Steven wrote:
> Hi everybody,
> 
> Ok, I know this is a stupid question, but how can you tell what linux distribution is install on a computer?
> 
> Say for example I ssh into a server and I want to type a command to display the linux distribution installed.
> What would be that command?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> --
> Steven
cat /etc/proc/version

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Michael S. Dunsavage