Package: nslcd
Version: 0.7.13
Severity: normal

Hi Arthur

We use libnss-ldapd and nslcd at our university. We extensively use
the gecos field so far, to "encode" additional Information regarding
the user (e.g. if it is a guest of another person, department, ...).
In many cases thus this information exceeds 100 characters.

If I read nslcd/passwd.c correctly, the maximal size for the gecos
field is limited to 100 characters.

This information being available via getent passwd for example is of
great value for us.

Would it be possible to have more flexibility here, or have a bigger
size of these fields at least?

Regards
Salvatore

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