> On Wed, Nov 22, 2006 at 12:17:03AM +0100, Vincent Lefevre wrote: > > > Well, the result of the hostname command depends on the /etc/hosts > > file and if your configuration is incorrect, it may not give you a > > consistent result.
On 22.11.06 13:41, David Jardine wrote: > Not here. It uses the /etc/hostname file. I changed the entry in > /etc/hostname to "jim", rebooted, and was greeted with > > jim login: > > The "hostname" command gave me "jim". > > On the other hand, I changed the /etc/hosts entry to > > 127.0.0.1 tom dick harry quash localhost loopback > > to see what would happen. It had no effect on "hostname". You should read more of this thread before commenting. try 'hostname -s' -- Matus UHLAR - fantomas, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; http://www.fantomas.sk/ Warning: I wish NOT to receive e-mail advertising to this address. Varovanie: na tuto adresu chcem NEDOSTAVAT akukolvek reklamnu postu. On the other hand, you have different fingers. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]