Re: hostname
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On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 06:25:19PM -0000, bolakim53@mail2tor.com wrote:
> hostname_solved
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> to : Greg Wooledge <wooledg@eeg.ccf.org>
> ref : debian-user@lists.debian.org
> subject : hostname
>
> hello,
>
> 1° a hostname is not broadcast in linux-world.
> 2° debian is the default hostname, yes i confirm.
> 3° a hostname does not identify the user but a machine
> 4° a hostname is need for fixing a problem and knowing "where i am ".
> 5° a hostname is not about anonymity.
> 6° a hostname is not used for "targeting" an user.
> 7° a 'hostnamechanger' could not improve the anonymity of the user.
>
> Counter-question: i care because a lot of details are not explained in the
> doc, forum, handbook. wiki etc.
> I suppose that a desktop PC/workstation needs an experienced user and a
> lot of skills which understanding clearly the way local area work. It
> must be interesting if you are on a lan, admin several machines, set a
> server, share a connection, manage database ...
>
> * why to be discreet (security) is understood as an illegal activity ?
> * why hiding (privacy) is understood as a conspiracy or a shame ?
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>
>
> Thanks for your patience and your long answer.
>
> Have a nice day.
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