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Record 1 2004-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A program that is used to find out information about other users, either on local or remote hosts (G. Bean, Internet Servers ..., 1995, p. 404).

DEF

A UNIX utility that enables you to find out who has an account on Internet.

CONT

Macintosh finger software.

OBS

Also used as a verb: to find my PGP, finger Simone @ jumper.

PHR

To disable finger, the user fingers someone, finger is able to display files.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Protocole d'application qui permet d'obtenir à distance des informations sur un utilisateur déclaré sur une machine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Internet y telemática
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