I don't think that still occurs with lucid, I very recently uploaded a dhcp3 (3.1.3-2ubuntu3) that should make host_name behave properly. Please reopen if you can still reproduce with that version (when it will be available).
** Changed in: dhcp3 (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Fix Released -- dhclient-script will set hostname to blank https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/190343 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to dhcp3 in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs