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How can I verify what a users home directory is in the user database?

April 26, 2017database directory Home user verify

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How can I verify what a users home directory is in the user database?

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The easiest way is to run an application that will display this information. The most commonly available is the ‘finger’ utility. If “/” is displayed as the user’s home directory then a home directory has not been set for the user.