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Old 08-18-2003, 03:14 PM   #1
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changing Localhost.localdomain


Hello,
I am running Rehat 7.3 with a KDE desktop. I need to know how to change the Localhost.localdomain to what I want it to say.

Thanks
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Old 08-18-2003, 03:18 PM   #2
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Edit the /etc/sysconfig/network file.
Add your new hostname on the HOSTNAME line.

You will have to restart the Network service and fully logout in order for the changes to take effect.
 
Old 08-18-2003, 03:21 PM   #3
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Or just type this in the command line :
Code:
hostname new_hostname
 
Old 08-18-2003, 03:22 PM   #4
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You can also do this using KDE's desktop tools. Select System Settings->Network from the system menu at the left of the tool panel, and select the DNS tab in there. You can enter your host name and domain name there, along with the DNS server IP addresses.
 
Old 08-18-2003, 03:26 PM   #5
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thank you,

MactheHack, I saw that same thing in someone else's thread and tried looking, I cant find it anywhere

Mike
 
Old 08-18-2003, 04:41 PM   #6
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Brother Michael,

try using search option, becouse this question has been asked and answered many times.

Oh, and besides /etc/sysconfig/network (which is RH specific) you will have to add a line in your /etc/hosts

Enjoy
 
Old 08-18-2003, 09:01 PM   #7
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yea I'm sorry, I figured it had been. I didn't mean to beat a dead horse here. I will do that in the future.

Thank you.
 
  


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