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Old 08-27-2005, 01:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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i spelled the name of my computer, wrong during installation, any idea how to fix this? heh ... its not a big deal if i cant, it will just bug the crap out of my for a while.

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this has nothing to do with the topic, but it made me laugh...

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Old 08-27-2005, 09:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
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You need to su, then run base-config. Select the option "Set the Hostname". Change the host name, hit OK, and then at the main menu select "Finish Configuring the Base System" and that's it.
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Old 08-27-2005, 11:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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thanks man, i wasnt sure if i could base-config without effing everything up. it worked just fine, thanks again.
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