There is a dependency utility called wsname.exe. The site from which this
utility had been obtained no longer exists and doesn't appear to have moved:
http://mystuff.clarke.co.nz/MyStuff/wsname.asp
The wsname.exe utility is used by VCL to name Windows computers. It does a
reverse DNS lookup so that the computer name is set to the name registered for
its public IP address. The utility is called by set_computer_name.vbs when a
Windows image is loaded. The utility is not vital for the load process to work.
The computer will receive a random name if the script is missing or fails to
run. I have seen this occur without causing any problems.
A script could be written to perform the same functionality as wsname.exe but
this would delay the 2.1 release if it had to be included. I propose removing
all references to wsname.exe for the 2.1 release. Windows computers will
receive random names. I can work on a script after 2.1 is released.
Yes/No?
Thanks,
Andy
