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nigelc 07-24-2017 10:06 PM
Change host name
 
Hello,
I have installed Mageia 6. would like to change from localhost to another name.
I asked this question before, but can't find the answer.
I remembering having to change it twice.


cheers.
nigelc

Ztcoracat 07-25-2017 12:06 AM
These links should do it:-;)

https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ubuntu...tname-command/
https://www.tecmint.com/set-hostname...ntly-in-linux/

nigelc 07-29-2017 10:40 PM
Thankyou,
Ztcoracat

Since this is systemd this is the answer:

$ sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOSTNAME
cheers

Ztcoracat 07-30-2017 02:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelc (Post 5741574)
Thankyou,
Ztcoracat

Since this is systemd this is the answer:

$ sudo hostnamectl set-hostname NEW_HOSTNAME
cheers
You're welcome.

Did that work for you?

nigelc 07-31-2017 09:24 AM
Quote:
Did that work for you?
Yes

Ztcoracat 07-31-2017 08:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by nigelc (Post 5742113)
Yes
Glad to hear the good news.


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