On Sat, 2006-04-08 at 20:53 -0400, B Wooster wrote: > Having run Linux for years now, with multiple machines behind a > broadband router, I still am totally unclear on the concept of what to > pick for "localhost" and "localdomain" when installing a new box. > > So, I added a new box to my home network of computers. > > Using Fedora FC5. > > At this point in time, all my home computers connect to a router, > which connects to a cable broadband provider. But I move pretty > regularly, so I don't want to use "cablecompany.com" as the domain > (and that may not be right anyway). > > How do I set up my multiple computers and their hostnames? > Some computers have static IP address (for running servers), some use DHCP. > > Any tips? > > Just invent a domain? > > "mydomain" > > And then use: > > "host1", "host2", etc for my home computers? Yes, but be sure to pick a domain that couldn't possibly exist on the real Internet, by picking a top-level domain that doesn't exist. e.g. mydomain.local as opposed to mydomain.com Paul.
