Im trying to change my computer name - fedora 4 gave it a default name of root@laptop-ceo. I found a tread that tells me to change the /etc/sysconfig/network file - well I have tried to figure out how to edit with no success... any advise?

/etc/hosts,/etc/HOSTNAME?

Umm. i tried that and it gave me this... (man Im such a noob)

[root@laptop-ceo /]# cd /
[root@laptop-ceo /]#
[root@laptop-ceo /]# cd /etc/host,/etcHOSTNAME=IPDreams
bash: cd: /etc/host,/etcHOSTNAME=IPDreams: No such file or directory
[root@laptop-ceo /]# cd etc/host
bash: cd: etc/host: No such file or directory
[root@laptop-ceo /]# pwd
/
[root@laptop-ceo /]# cd etc/hostname
bash: cd: etc/hostname: No such file or directory
[root@laptop-ceo /]#
[root@laptop-ceo /]# /etc/host,/HOSTNAME=IPDreams
bash: /etc/host,/HOSTNAME=IPDreams: No such file or directory
[root@laptop-ceo /]# pwd
/
[root@laptop-ceo /]# cd /etc
[root@laptop-ceo etc]# host
Usage: host [-aCdlriTwv] [-c class] [-N ndots] [-t type] [-W time]
[-R number] hostname [server]
-a is equivalent to -v -t *
-c specifies query class for non-IN data
-C compares SOA records on authoritative nameservers
-d is equivalent to -v
-l lists all hosts in a domain, using AXFR
-i IP6.INT reverse lookups
-N changes the number of dots allowed before root lookup is done
-r disables recursive processing
-R specifies number of retries for UDP packets
-t specifies the query type
-T enables TCP/IP mode
-v enables verbose output
-w specifies to wait forever for a reply
-W specifies how long to wait for a reply
-4 use IPv4 query transport only
-6 use IPv6 query transport only
[root@laptop-ceo etc]#
[root@laptop-ceo etc]# hosts
bash: hosts: command not found
[root@laptop-ceo etc]#
[root@laptop-ceo etc]# /etc/hostname IPDreams


What specificly do I need to type.. thank you!

I assume you mean what program to use
?
you can try OR either one should be on your system. Both are run from the command line
just open a terminal.
i use nano and pico usually, vi i'm learning, another "obscure" editor

To view the other files suggested, type the following:

Capitalization matters.

well i changed it in the file.. but when in the CLI it still shows up as the old hostname.. also thanks for connecting some dots for me!!

in which file ?

/etc/hosts

OR


/etc/HOSTNAME

OR


/etc/sysconfig/network

As a side note, take a look at this page. That will help you learn to move around and change things on the command line.

all off them.. and it still shows up with the default..

I even went back to confirm the changes saved and they did...

PS - /etc/HOSTNAME has nothing in it

[root@laptop-ceo /]# nano /etc/hosts
[root@laptop-ceo /]#
[root@laptop-ceo /]# hostname
laptop-ceo.expetel.com
[root@laptop-ceo /]# nano /etc/hosts
[root@laptop-ceo /]#
[root@laptop-ceo /]# nano /etc/HOSTNAME
[root@laptop-ceo /]#
[root@laptop-ceo /]# hostname
laptop-ceo.expetel.com
[root@laptop-ceo /]#

hmmmmm sounds like you may not have the program nano ... nano is kinda like notepad for windows...

just the command "nano" should open up an editor like screen withh what may look like gobbledie-gook from you view point

pico is another similar editor

vi is yet another ( great but again obscure)

joe is another one

when you type nano /etc/hosts

the file hosts in the /etc directory should open in... nano

try joe or pico in place of nano...

na I have nano.. it looks like this now that I have edited it and saved it..

see below I change the hostname to IPDreams.. let me try a re-boot

# Do not remove the following line, or various programs
# that require network functionality will fail.
127.0.0.1 root.IPDreams IPDreams





[ Read 3 lines ]
^G Get Help ^O WriteOut ^R Read File ^Y Prev Page ^K Cut Text ^C Cur Pos
^X Exit ^J Justify ^W Where Is ^V Next Page ^U UnCut Txt ^T To Spell

hmm ok, never had to change that before but if it still doesnt change try this command

OR

just like that no file editing.

cant remember which works i know one will give "not found" or simillar

THANK you all for your post.. reboot made all the changes I made in nano take effect

good to hear.
take a good look at the site jrdioko posted REALLY good info there.

you could of just logged out and backin. the only time you might reboot is if you compile another kernel.