Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:04:54 +0000 From: Mark Ovens <marko@uk.radan.com> To: "Open Systems Inc." <opsys@omaha.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Changing the output of uname? Message-ID: <36EE8126.28ABD0C4@uk.radan.com> References: <Pine.BSF.3.96.990316092759.2702A-100000@localhost>
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"Open Systems Inc." wrote:
>
> I was wondering if it is possible to change the name output of
> uname to report a different OS?
>
> We bought some security software (Modified NFR) but it only
> supports OpenBSD. I *can* install OpenBSD but I really really really do
> not want to loose IPSTEALTH, Fast Forwarding, etc.. on a FreeBSD box.
> Since this is a security gateway. I would like it to remain invisble and
> FAST. Netiher of which im convinced OBSD is able to do. But the main point
> is the CDROM install media has a simple script that looks for BSDI, OBSD,
> or solaris. The only binary app it installs is a modified kernel to the
> target OS. I dont care about that. I just want to know if I can change the
> uname output to report OpenBSD rather than FreeBSD and work around the
> install program?
>
> This may sound like a lot of effort but I am going to try
> everything I can to keep FreeBSD as the OS. I realy don't want to be stuck
> placing an OpenBSD box at my border with a T-3 connection. I want my
> ipstealth and fast forwarding! :-)
>
Does this need to be a permanent change or just while you install the
s/w? If it's permanent I suspect it may stop other things working. If
you only need it to do the install, why not write your own program
that returns the string you need and replace /bin/uname temporarily
(backup the original first ;-) ).
> Thanks
> Chris
>
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