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Mik_93 02-11-2012 12:07 AM
How to change my computers name?
 
I used 'hostname' to change it but each time I restart my computer it resets into the original name. What do I need to do to change the computer's name?

Thanks

catkin 02-11-2012 12:17 AM
Which distro (= version of GNU/Linux) are you using?

ukiuki 02-11-2012 01:40 AM
If you are using Ubuntu use the command hostname.

Regards

SecretCode 02-11-2012 02:16 AM
No, don't use hostname, because (from man hostname):
Quote:
Note, that this is effective only until the next reboot. Edit /etc/hostname for permanent change.
Edit /etc/hostname (as superuser) and type the new host name there.

chrism01 02-12-2012 06:28 PM
Note also that if you have an entry for the old name in /etc/hosts, that will need changing as well.

Mik_93 02-13-2012 01:05 PM
Thanks, editing etc/hostname worked for me :)


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