How the short name can be your friend…
The OS X ‘short name’ is a mysterious entity too often ignored by Mac users wishing to interface with a Windows network. By ensuring that your computer’s short name is set to match your myPlymouth login name, you can obtain quick and easy access to network resources such as your M: drive, your department’s shared storage, and even your email. To check if your short name matches your username, go to the apple menu, choose ‘System Preferences,’ then choose ‘Accounts.’ The account you are currently logged in under appears highlighted on the left of the window, and on the right-hand side is a field called ‘short name.’ If this is not your myPlymouth login name, call the Helpdesk at x2929 to have it changed. You’ll be amazed at how much easier accessing your network resources can be.
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