From: Kyle Hunter <keletmaster@...>
Date: 2008-04-26T01:59:09+09:00
Subject: Re: determing what os is running

cb wrote:
> I need to execute commands differently based on the underlying
> platform.  I don't need it down to the patch level or anything like
> that -- just basic stuff.
> 
> How do I test whether I'm runnnig on Windows, Linux, or Mac?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> CB

if RUBY_PLATFORM =~ /linux/ then
  #Linux Stuff
elsif RUBY_PLATFORM =~ /mswin32/ then
  #Windows Stuff
end

etc.
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