SU doesnt show the user, like sudo does

Bug #150615 reported by Fernando Miguel
2
Affects Status Importance Assigned to Milestone
shadow (Ubuntu)
Confirmed
Wishlist
Unassigned

Bug Description

Binary package hint: gdm

when one issues sudo, the prompt shows that user username.
but if issuing something like:
su USER
no extra info is displayed, and may user in confusing to which pass to use.

Martin Pitt (pitti)
Changed in sudo:
importance: Undecided → Wishlist
Changed in shadow (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
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