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Just a quick question, which type of startup uses a few large scripts files? I guess it should be red hat, but wondering if maybe it was sys v.
Anyway, any idea?

[codejockey]

Sys V-based systems use a series of directories, typically /etc/rc.d (or similar) that contain other scripts and directories. The size of the scripts can vary; it's entirely possible to put nearly everything in one script, for example (although not recommended). If you have some script names in mind, I may be able to help more; from what you've given, however, it sounds like Sys V is not the style of startup/init that you've described. Actually, what you described is probably closest to Unix System III (ancient by today's standards). Note that if you have the installation handy, you may be able to determine the distribution by using the uname -a command.

Hope this helps.