isLinux: Test whether system is Linux specifically
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Test whether system is Linux specifically
Description
Distinct from isUnix(), which is TRUE on macOS too. Use isUnix() where
something needs any unix-alike, and this where it must be Linux – e.g. the
futurePlan and forking paths, which are enabled on Linux only.
Usage
isLinux()
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Test whether system is Linux specifically
Description
Distinct from isUnix(), which is TRUE on macOS too. Use isUnix() where
something needs any unix-alike, and this where it must be Linux – e.g. the
futurePlan and forking paths, which are enabled on Linux only.
Usage
isLinux()
R Package Documentation
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We want your feedback!
Note that we can't provide technical support on individual packages. You should contact the package authors for that.
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