[Dorset] Setting up hostname in Linux

Hi,   Here is a really basic question; how is the hostname defined in modern Linux distributions?  Generally this is done for us by the installer, so we don't have to know how to do it, other than fill in the name of the PC into the box provided.   The reason I'm asking is that I've just spent

Re: [Dorset] Setting up hostname in Linux

Here is a really basic question; how is the hostname defined in modern Linux distributions?  Generally this is done for us by the installer, so we don't have to know how to do it, other than fill in the name of the PC into the box provided. I believe it's actually somewhat distro-specific.

Re: [Dorset] Setting up hostname in Linux

On Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:37:19 +0100, ra...@inputplus.co.uk said: Note, the -f output is wrong here, I haven't got it to be correct yet Put an entry in /etc/hosts with the fully qualified domain name (FQDN). If the system has a fixed IP address, use it; if not, use 127.0.1.1. Your /etc/hosts will