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Change Computer Name / Host Name Ubuntu Linux (8.10)

by on Feb.19, 2009, under linux/ubuntu

If you want to change the computer name of your linux box, it’s quite simple. Use the following commands to ensure the name is changed.

sudo nano /etc/hostname

And then make sure your hosts file is updated with the new name as well

sudo nano /etc/hosts

I typically use nano (pico) because to me it seems more user friendly and intutive. You may use vi or any such editor you wish.

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