Changing Computer Name

Tank400 · 04-21-2004, 11:31 AM

I am trying to change the name from localhost to something else I heard you have to access the etc dir to do this but I cant gain access to the folder. I have tried changing permissions but still doesn’t work.

What am I doing wrong?

estatik · 04-21-2004, 11:58 AM

Do a search here...there are many numerous posts regarding this subject.

Muzzy · 04-21-2004, 12:38 PM

ernie · 04-21-2004, 12:54 PM

You can change your computer name in the Network Configuration in mcc [The Mandrake Control Center]

Tank400 · 04-21-2004, 02:45 PM

Hi all I have is "Network & Internet" and "Server Wizards" plus the other stuff but where is Network Configurations Located because I cant find it on the first mcc screen

Thanks

Tank400 · 04-22-2004, 02:04 AM

I have found that I have access to practically nothing when I set the security level to higher but when I lower the level to high I can now access directories like etc. But I can only read and not write which I need to do that to change the hostname. I have tried resetting permissions etc but I still cant write.

Is it safe to lower the level and will it function differently?

Furthermore how can I make it so that my user can have complete control over the system?

MunterMan · 04-22-2004, 09:47 AM

To change your hostname use linuxconf, in the hostname tab

menu->configuration->other->linuxconf