how to change rh 9 box from localhost to something else

izibo · 07-20-2003, 06:12 PM

I seem to have a small problem. I can get into my winxp machine from my linux machine fine, but not vice versa.

when I go to network places i see linuxbox(localhost) and when i double click it says \\localhost is not accessible, check to see if you have access.

i assume i have to change the name from localhost to something else but dont know how. any hints or other help?

BlackMage · 07-20-2003, 06:18 PM

edit /etc/HOSTNAME to change the hostname of the Linux box. Format = Hostname.Domain, mine is:

cat /etc/HOSTNAME
Bevelle.Spira

redhawk1973 · 07-20-2003, 06:25 PM

/usr/bin/redhat-config-network

under the dns tab change the host name

if you have samba running
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izibo · 07-20-2003, 06:29 PM

ok... i changed the hostname but now when it is booting when it is starting httpd it fails.

and then i start having sql issues too... hm

thanks for everyones help and patience.

Mathieu · 07-20-2003, 06:32 PM

Actually, to set the hostname in RedHat,
you must edit the line HOSTNAME= in /etc/sysconfig/network

izibo · 07-20-2003, 07:01 PM

Well... long story short, i had already done that, and it works. I was just hoping there was a way without changing the localhost name. Whenever i change the hostname it breaks my core program mythtv.

oh well, time to spam the mythtv forums.

thanks anyways