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Old 10-15-2002
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Question change hostname
Hi, ( running solaris 8 )
I know how to change the hostname temparily, by login in as root
typing
hostname = xxxxx

but, this obviously goes when the system is rebooted. I'm not sure what files need changing to make this a permant change.
Could anyone help me please?
 

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