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In network tools, What is "finger"

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In network tools, What is "finger"

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SikEnCide (roschr33-pct) said : 		#1

In network tools, What is "finger"

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Ralph Janke (txwikinger) said : 		#2

Thanks for the question.

finger is a very old unix command/network protocol that helps to give information for a user that can be useful for system admins or other users. Among other things it shows if a user is logged on, and if there is any waiting mail.

Here is more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger_protocol

I hope this helps.

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