Users who are new to querying the X.500 directory should use de's Simple query mode . It aborts a search in progress or resets the current query specification. It is also the wildcard character and can replace any other character in a name. When de is invoked, the user is requested to fill in four fields to specify a request. In all fields, the value from the previous request is the default value.
All searches are case insensitive.
All matching names will be listed. If this field is blank , the search will be on department or organization only. Wildcard characters may be used anywhere in the name. If no person's name has been entered, details on the department are displayed. If no department name is given, all departments will be searched.