windowsversion

Windows Server 2008 or Vista?

What is an easy (to implement) way to check whether I am on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 from a Python script? platform.uname() gives the same result for both versions. ...

How can I get the Windows version number from .NET?

I'm using a virtualized web server and I don't remember whether it's running Windows Server 2000 or 2003. How can I tell which? Ask the ISP, course, which I did. The question, then, is somewhat academic. Is there any way to tell this from .NET? I access the machine through Plesk, which is designed to shield you from this kind of arc...

Which Windows versions (including service pack number) support the .NET Framework?

On which versions of Windows (including minimum service pack level, if necessary) is the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 supported? Also, is this information yet available for .NET 4.0? Edit: BarsMonster's link gives the operating system requirements of .NET 3.5 SP1, but unfortunately says nothing about required service packs. I know, for exam...

What value should I use for OnlyBelowVersion in InnoSetup for Windows 2000 only?

I want to use OnlyBelowVersion to install the sc.exe program if the Windows version is 2000 and not at all for Windows NT and below. What is the only below version required for Windows 2000 only, ie what is the minimum windows XP or Windows 2003 string? ...