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To: Micke Josefsson <mj@isy.liu.se>
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Micke Josefsson wrote:

> On 28-Jun-01 IRCD IRCD wrote:
> 
>>Hello,
>>
>>I am a new linux user running FreeBSD 4.2 on my computer currently, and i 
>>have also manage to gain internet access via PPP. And the desktop manager 
>>that i am using is GNOME, but whenever i type "startx" to start up the 
>>server, i recieved a message from the gnome system that there is "some 
>>problem with accessing gnome internet and i should include the file in 
>>/etc/host". Could i please get some help in fixin this problem.

The hostname on your box is not properly set up; as root, edit the text file


/etc/defaults/rc.conf

Look for the field

hostname=""

and insert your chosen hostname inbetween the commas. e.g.

hostname="hostfoobar"


Restart networking (or reboot) for the change to take effect. This 
permanently sets the hostname.

Otherwise, (as root) simply do

hostname -s <hostname>

Where <hostname> is your chosen hostname to set the host; however, if 
you reboot, you'll need to do this again.

Regards,

John.






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