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On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 06:25:19PM -0000, bolaki...@mail2tor.com wrote: > hostname_solved > > to : Greg Wooledge <wool...@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 ? > > > > Thanks for your patience and your long answer. > > Have a nice day. > >
