Localhost

[Carl Reynolds]

Scott Mertens wrote:

> How can I change my computer name from Localhost to an actual sensible 
> name. I think it would have to be changed in the hosts file, but it 
> must have to be changed somewhere else?
>
> [scott at localhost ~]$
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Changing the /etc/hosts file won't change your computers name. This file 
allows you to access other computers by name.

To change the host name Applications Menu --> System Settings --> 
Network. Click on the DNS tab and enter a new host name in the hostname box.



Carl.