Identifying server OS 1

[csteinhilber]

I'm trying to develop a cross-platform script, and ended up having some platform-dependent portions. So I want to be able to identify what OS PHP is running on and act accordingly.

What's the best way to identify the server's OS (not the browser's)?
Hope it helps,
-Carl

 

[jimoblak]

I am not able to look right now but is that variable listed in the phpinfo() function?

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

 

[csteinhilber]

Right you are, Jim!

Thanks much.

print($HTTP_ENV_VARS["OS"]);

does the trick.

Of course... a list of possible values would be handy.

Hope it helps,
-Carl