Is there a way to check a distro release version if lsb_release isn't available? I think that it's RHEL 4.x, but I need to verify.

The 2.6 version of the Linux core is expected in December and will be much more stable on arrival than its predecessor, according to the programmer in charge of the software. The current test version, ...

Linux, the cornerstone of modern computing, powers everything from tiny embedded devices to the world's most formidable supercomputers. Its open-source nature has fostered a rich ecosystem of ...