AFAIK, there is every likelihood that a third-party software (like Web or Mail server) will not be case-sensitive and will mix data for Foo and foO users.
Le 13 août 2012 à 15:20, Eike Lantzsch a écrit : > The choice of usernames during OBSD install is more restrictive than adduser. > For example install does not allow capital letters in usernames. > I read up the facts but I'd like to know the reasons. > > I do not seem to find an answer to my question: What benefit is there in not > using capital letters in usernames? > 1) usability-wise (I can imagine) > 2) security-wise? > 3) administration-wise > 4) programming reasons of the installer? > > Thank you for your time > Eike
