Changing Hostname

[AuntieParticle]

I have changed the hostname of my recent Kubuntu 11.04 install by using Alt-F2 "kdesudo kate /etc/hostname" then rebooted my laptop. It has worked just fine and I can see the new hostname. However the /etc/hosts file still reflects the old name. Should I change it there as well?

[GreyGeek]

Re: Changing Hostname

Yes, if you want consistency.

[sithlord48]

Re: Changing Hostname

i think you also could have just used the "hostname" command to set both of those entries.

[code=run in konsole]
sudo hostname new_host_name
[/code]

[AuntieParticle]

Re: Changing Hostname

i think you also could have just used the "hostname" command to set both of those entries.

[code=run in konsole]
sudo hostname new_host_name
[/code]

Thanks but my understanding from reading other threads in this forum is that that is just a temporary change. I wanted to change it permanently.