From: Daniel Berger <djberg96@...>
Date: 2009-01-11T12:17:30+09:00
Subject: Re: Unique identify computer (both Windows and MacOSX)



On Jan 10, 4:04 pm, Jarmo Pertman <jarm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> puts RUBY_PLATFORM
>
> Fernando Malard wrote:
> > Hello,
>
> > How can I unique identify the OS where my Ruby code is running?
>
> > I can do this using specific Win32 features but I looking for an OS
> > independent approach...maybe using the HD serial?
>
> > Regards,
> > Fernando.

No, don't use RUBY_PLATFORM because it won't work with JRuby, and
possibly other implementations.

Instead, require "rbconfig", then check Config::CONFIG['host_os'].

Regards,

Dan