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Old 03-04-2009
What is the "NAME" environment variable used for ?
Hi all,

I am running Solaris and I just find there is an environment variable called "NAME" set in my .profile. I googled it for a while and still don't know what is this variable used for (I think it is different as USERNAME or USER?)?

When I used mailx to send emails to my PC (thought exchange server), I find that the display name for the from address is set by this NAME variable. But I did not find the document for it. So what is this NAME varibale used for (except for the case I mention here)?

Thanks!
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Old 03-04-2009
It may not be a system variable and could be something set/used by the server admin. I couldn't find any mention of NAME in sh/csh/ksh manpages.
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Old 03-04-2009
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Originally Posted by rikxik
It may not be a system variable and could be something set/used by the server admin. I couldn't find any mention of NAME in sh/csh/ksh manpages.
Neither do I and that 's why I post this question. Maybe you are right.

Thanks for the reply
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Old 03-04-2009
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Originally Posted by qiulang
Hi all,
I am running Solaris and I just find there is an environment variable called "NAME" set in my .profile.
Well, I missed out the above! If it is set in .profile, then its obviously something set by whoever has configured .profile for you (and maybe for other users). I'm definitely right Smilie
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Old 03-05-2009
So how to set the display name for the from address for mailx ?
Then I have another question. Smilie

How to set the display name for the from address for mailx ?

Thanks.
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