Hostname changing
 

I want to change the hostname of my Linux box, but will I need to restart inetd in order to get the change happening?

I really don't want to have to reset the machine - it's running important stuff.

No you shouldn't need to restart just use the hostname command:
hostname my.hostname.com

Then add an entry for that domain beside the loopback address in /etc/hosts

ok if u did that and change the /etc/host.

i do a ping sweep or a scan and it shows up as unknown what then?

can u post a simple temlate how it shown be?

on my server is for local use and a cafe for a CS Game Server.