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Old 08-24-2004, 01:17 PM   #1
pete the crab
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change the computer name RH9


Please help me,

I am trying to setup a samba server to connect ot my mac and I want to know what my linux box's "computer name" is.

I know this is a dumb question, please help a novice!!!!
 
Old 08-24-2004, 01:22 PM   #2
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by default Samba uses your hostname(type "hostname" in a terminal)
 
Old 08-24-2004, 01:40 PM   #3
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You the man!

Thanks for that. I guess I'll change it from localhost.localhost then!
 
  


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