problem with name for file sharing

[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

Frank Cox wrote:
> On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:21:54 -0500
> Scott Berry <sberry at northlc.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have a problem now where I need to change the name localhost on my father's Linux box to something else
> 
> Edit the HOSTNAME= entry in /etc/sysconfig/network
> 
If you edit it manually, instead of using the GUI, you also have to
make sure there is an entry in /etc/hosts for it, or that the name
resolves with your DNS setup. If not, expect some delays during bootup.

Mikkel
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