how do you change the host name?

Culbert · 03-15-2003, 09:17 AM

I'm using Mandrake 9.0 and I was wondering how to change the host name of the computer. I accidently named it incorrectly and now I need to change it. I only installed gnome as it is a file & print server and I wanted to keep the HDD free.

acid_kewpie · 03-15-2003, 09:30 AM

"hostname newname" in a console

niknah · 03-15-2003, 09:37 AM

if you want to change it permanently, it's in...
/etc/sysconfig/network
and you may need to change it in /etc/hosts too.

Culbert · 03-15-2003, 12:09 PM

Thanks! typing it in the command prompt worked perfectly