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FreakboY 04-15-2003 07:48 PM
why to change my hsotname!??
 
Hello All!

everytime i log into my linux box i get something like
log in
[hostname]$ usernanme
pass: ****

why do i need to change the host name of my machine!??
is it really necesary to do!?? in what way will affect my box!??

thanx!

jailbait 04-15-2003 08:09 PM
/etc/HOSTNAME
 
You may be missing your hostname file. Look to see if you have a file called /etc/HOSTNAME

If your don't then try creating it. My format is:
linux.local

Kylejb2663 04-17-2003 01:48 PM
Reply
 
How do I change my host name or shall I say Create one? I am a newbie..

thnx,

kyle

acid_kewpie 04-17-2003 01:50 PM
use the hostname command.


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