[Python-bugs-list] sys.platform (PR#411)

papadopo@shfj.cea.fr papadopo@shfj.cea.fr
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 06:14:56 -0400 (EDT)


Full_Name: Dimitri Papadopoulos
Version: 1.5.2
OS: Linux
Submission from: pendragon.shfj.cea.fr (132.166.81.1)


Hi,

sys.platform is not documented enough.

Its value is:
- 'linux-i386' on RedHat 6.2 
- 'linux2' on SuSE 6.4
- 'linux1' on other Linux systems?

Especially the difference between RedHat 6.2 and SuSE 6.4 is annoying.
Theses systems are compatible after all...