How to change user account's Short Name

Hopefully this is a fairly simple question.
When I installed OX 10.3 I mispelled my short name, and now I'm can't find how to change it.
Reffering specifically to: System Preference>Accounts>Short Name
It's not super important, but would be handier to have it displaying correct for networking.
If anyone can let me know how to change the short name, and any issues that may result from changing it, it would be great.
Thanks for any input

Hi baobhanjex!
Here is a direct link that usually works, to the utility ChangeShortName by Dan Frakes.
Read all of the instructions carefully, and proceed cautiously, as an improper change can result in unwanted results.
Such as;
Return to Default Desktop, Apparent "Loss" of Home Directory
Mac OS X 10.3 Help: My home folder and desktop are different than before
Also, here is a KB Article on How to change user short name or home directory name.
ali b

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