In today's article, you'll learn how to change your hostname...

[KGIII]

It's an easy enough task for even a beginner to undertake...

Change Your Hostname • Linux Tips

In today's article, we're going to learn how to change your hostname in Linux. It's a pretty easy article to follow along with.

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[KGIII]

*sighs*

So, this article is kinda a duplicate - as I've written about how to do this before.

Normally, I check before even starting an article, 'cause I've written a lot and I'm forgetful. I'm sure I checked this time - but I bet I typed "host name" for my search term. Probably... I'm guessing that's the case.

In my defense, I've written a butt-load of stuff in fairly short order. I think a duplicate here and there can be forgiven.

 

[SlowCoder]

Forgiven. But don't let me catch you doing it again.

 

[KGIII]

Oh, it's bound to happen again at some point...

 

[CrazedNerd]

okay, so here is one thing you could do differently:

with the "<new_hostname>" argumemt, remove the <>, because using those just generates a syntax error if you are like me and "stupid enough" to think that should be typed

but otherwise, thanks that's cool, i can choose something other tham "system product name"

 

[KGIII]

LOL No, those are gonna stay as part of my internal style guide. I can't really change it now, without making hundreds of edits - or one heck of a few masterful MySQL commands. And I ain't got the skills for that.

So, the brackets stay. Also, you can (usually) pick your hostname during the installation process.