19 May
2002
19 May
'02
9:59 a.m.
I often like to know if a particular web server is running Unix or Winblows. A port scanner is a useful tool in making that determination.
a full-blown portscan is not required here. A simple telnet to port 80 will do the job.
A simple telnet to port 80 will sometimes do the job, but often not. And even your statement "a full-blown portscan is not required" concedes that a portscan will work in making this determination.