its should be around 14% Sami __________________ Hi Cheryl, As you already know commands to get kernel & Redhat Linux version(s). Coming to you second question about different values for directory/filesystem sizes using du -sk or right clicking on folder etc. Here is what happen - A filesystem, when created and empty, always uses up some space already. This is space preallocated for filesystem information and pointers - ie inodes, free lists, filesystem information (such as space usage, last modification, etc). This information (kept in superblocks) are duplicated in several places throughout the disk partition (that contains the filesystem). This, the internal structure of the filesystem is not apparent to the user, just at the internal working of the Solaris Operating system (virtual memory, process scheduling, swap, etc) is not apparent to the user. This what makes difference in output of size occupied. I hope the difference is not more than 0.3% Hope that answers your question. Regards Sami Tushar Telichari <tushar@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: redhat-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx Sent by: cc: redhat-devel-list-admin Subject: Re: shell commands @redhat.com 28/01/2004 03:06 PM Please respond to redhat-devel-list Hi, To get the Redhat Linux version - cat /etc/redhat-release To get the kernel version - uname -r To get whole lot of information besides RHL version - uname -a To get size of directory du -s dir_name wide range of options are available for du about the metrics used. man du might help :) Regards, -- Tushar Telichari Telephone: +91 20 553 9909 Extn: 114 Email: tushar@xxxxxxxxxxx Websites: http://www.versant.com http://www.geocities.com/t_telichari On Tue, 27 Jan 2004, cheryl tan wrote: > > Good morning! We are currently developing a software for our undergraduate thesis. > > I would like to ask for shell commands: (1.) for getting the Redhat Linux version currently installed; and (2.) for getting the directory/folder size > > For #2, we have tried the [du -s foldername] command, but the size that we get from the shell prompt is not the same as when we right click on a folder and view its size. We are currently using Redhat 7.2. > > We hope you could shed some light on our problem. Thank you. > > - Cheryl Tan > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! _______________________________________________ Redhat-devel-list mailing list Redhat-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-devel-list __________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this email communication may be confidential. You should only disclose, re-transmit, copy, distribute, act in reliance on or commercialise the information if you are authorised to do so. Any views expressed in this email communication are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of a member of the National Australia Bank Group of companies. Any advice contained in this e-mail has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any advice in this e-mail, National Australia Bank Limited recommends that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances. If this e-mail contains reference to any financial products, the National recommends you consider the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or other disclosure document before making any decisions regarding any products. The National Australia Bank Group of companies does not represent, warrant or guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained nor that the communication is free of errors, virus or interference. _______________________________________________ Redhat-devel-list mailing list Redhat-devel-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-devel-list