anyone

toxic53 · 10-03-2001, 01:00 AM

i'm tired of everytime first logging in as root then typing in hostname somename then loggin out and log in as myself only to set the stupid hostname.... does anyone know how to set it permenantly??? what file do I edit ... I've tried lots of things I've gotten errors such as only root can change hostname ect.. ect... I think I got that one by editing my .bashrc

Thanks

lordevereste · 10-03-2001, 02:13 AM

I'm new to linux too... I'm using mandrake 8.0 (I have redhat and tried suse too but, Mandrake is much easier but, not a breeze for me).
There should be a 'user control' icon, in Mandrake it's a 'mandrake control center'... There you will see LOGIN options and set NO Password requirement and even NO Login... There will definately be a program/application or configuration option for you,,,just click around and if it demands a password it has POWER!
As i said, I'm new too.=)

ejtbrown · 10-12-2001, 08:29 PM

Checkout the files /etc/HOSTNAME and /etc/sysconfig/network. I'm pretty sure that if you set the host name in these, it'll be taken care of. If that does not work, check out the man page for the hostname command. It might give you some tips on how to set it permanently.