Just query the package, specifying the distribution tag. For example, to determine the distribution of the glibc package: rpm -q --queryformat "%{DISTRIBUTION}\n" glibc -Aaron > -----Original Message----- > From: rpm-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:rpm-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim C. > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 9:40 AM > To: RPM Package Manager > Subject: distro name > > What is the best way to retrieve the identity of a distro? > > > Jim C. > -- > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > | I can be reached on the following Instant Messenger services: | > |---------------------------------------------------------------| > | MSN: j_c_llings@xxxxxxxxxxx AIM: WyteLi0n ICQ: 123291844 | > |---------------------------------------------------------------| > | Y!: j_c_llings Jabber: jcllings@xxxxxxxxxxxxx | > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > _______________________________________________ > Rpm-list mailing list > Rpm-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rpm-list > _______________________________________________ Rpm-list mailing list Rpm-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rpm-list