How to use the finger command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the use of the 'finger' command to gather information about user accounts. It demonstrates how to check details like full name, login history, and mail status for a user named Nemo. The tutorial also shows how to see all currently logged-in users and discusses the concept of a 'plan' file, which can contain user-specific text information.

What information can the finger command provide about a user?

• User's installed applications

• User's browsing history

• User's full name and last login details

• User's password

How can you use the finger command to see all users currently logged in?

• By typing 'finger all'

• By typing 'finger' without any arguments

• By typing 'finger -a'

• By typing 'finger users'

What does the finger command display if a user has a 'plan' file?

• The user's email address

• The user's phone number

• The user's password

• The contents of the 'plan' file

What is required for the finger command to display a user's plan?

• A file named 'info' with text in it

• A file named 'plan' with text in it

• A file named 'details' with text in it

• A file named 'summary' with text in it

What does 'No plan' indicate when using the finger command?

• The user has no login history

• The user has no email

• The user has no home directory

• The user has no 'plan' file