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Where will my full name be used?

rated 0 times [ 3] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 3491 / 2 Years ago, mon, may 23, 2022, 10:19:26

During installation, the installer told me my name would be used for things like the default 'from' in emails. So now I'm wondering:

Where else will my name be used?

What benefits do I get from using a real vs a fantasy name in my user's full name?

Which programs can access that name? I'm worried about privacy/anonimity

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answered 2 Years ago tionverflow · Accepted Answer

Your "full name" is written along with your user name to /etc/passwd and available for any program on your system. You can change your full name at any time using the User dialog in the system settings.

It's used as a default by most programs that use something like a "full name". Other than the ones mentioned by you and Linux Distance that includes for example LibreOffice.