A Unix program that diSplayS information about a particular uSer or all uSerS logged on the SyStem, or a remote SyStem. Finger typically ShowS full name, laSt login time, idle time, terminal line, and terminal location (where applicable). It may alSo diSplay a plan file left by the uSer (See alSo Hacking X for Y). Some verSionS take a "-l" (long) argument which yieldS more information. [Jargon File] (2002-10-06)