What to pick for "localhost.localdomain"?

[Paul Howarth]

On Sat, 2006-04-08 at 20:53 -0400, B Wooster wrote:
> Having run Linux for years now, with multiple machines behind a
> broadband router, I still am totally unclear on the concept of what to
> pick for "localhost" and "localdomain" when installing a new box.
> 
> So, I added a new box to my home network of computers.
> 
> Using Fedora FC5.
> 
> At this point in time, all my home computers connect to a router,
> which connects to a cable broadband provider. But I move pretty
> regularly, so I don't want to use "cablecompany.com" as the domain
> (and that may not be right anyway).
> 
> How do I set up my multiple computers and their hostnames?
> Some computers have static IP address (for running servers), some use DHCP.
> 
> Any tips?
> 
> Just invent a domain?
> 
> "mydomain"
> 
> And then use:
> 
> "host1", "host2", etc for my home computers?

Yes, but be sure to pick a domain that couldn't possibly exist on the
real Internet, by picking a top-level domain that doesn't exist.

e.g. mydomain.local as opposed to mydomain.com

Paul.