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Old 08-28-2003, 11:43 PM   #1
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Question How to set host name?


How do I set the host name of my machine?

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Old 08-29-2003, 06:58 AM   #2
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As root in a terminal:

hostname <myhostname>

to check current hostname enter:

hostname
<output>
 
  


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