How to get a computer id?

In my output files I use to write notes like these: This data file is generated by myscript.m. The corresponding plot is generated by myscript_plot.m. Runing time is 2h30min.

But I would like to add something which indicates the computer and user: This script was run by thomas on the MacBook computer.

So it is possible to get info about the user and the computer?

Answer 1

[Image Analyst]

These functions are available:

Functions  
ismac  Determine if version is for Mac OS X platform
ispc  Determine if version is for Windows (PC) platform
isstudent  Determine if version is Student Version
isunix  Determine if version is for Linux or Mac platforms
javachk  Error message based on Java feature support
license  Get license number or perform licensing task
usejava  Determine if Java feature is available
ver  Version information for MathWorks products
verLessThan  Compare toolbox version to specified version string
version  Version number for MATLAB and libraries

in addition to computer() and getenv(). On a windows system with geteenv() you can get the user who is logged in. Not sure what to do to get that info on an Mac.

Answer 2

[Jan]

Take a look in the FileExchange:

• http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/20321-whoami--a-pedestrian-user-id-retriever
• http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/16450-get-computer-name-hostname
• http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/3690-getusername (see the comments)