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I already managed to change my computer name through the simple command. One day I might check out etc/HOSTNAME too. Thanks for pointing it out. I would like to explore more of the system but I do not know where to start lol.
However, this user is a newbie to Slackware, not RHX, or anything else. Lets get the easy basics down first, with a usable system, then give the more 'in depth' options.
Drowning a newbie in alot of linux-speak can, and does, cause people to just give up.
In this case, simplicity may be best. Complexity can cause harm. I was just trying the easiest route to begin with, then get more in depth on what other possibilities are out there.
Also, I'm not even sure the OP is even paying any attention....
But thanks for the explanation. I just hope you also see why I went this route...
i know where you are coming from. Its perfectly understandable. There is the other side of the coin but:
editing files is really a basic operation for this case and its also learning; in anycase you should be able to edit files for many such programs, that donot offer a diff. program that makes the task easy. hence, starting from a hostname file seems pretty much good going.
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