Frank Cox wrote: > On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:21:54 -0500 > Scott Berry <sberry@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I have a problem now where I need to change the name localhost on my father's Linux box to something else > > Edit the HOSTNAME= entry in /etc/sysconfig/network > If you edit it manually, instead of using the GUI, you also have to make sure there is an entry in /etc/hosts for it, or that the name resolves with your DNS setup. If not, expect some delays during bootup. Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!