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Subject: Re: comp name
Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 01:17:21 +0200
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> Hi,
> Where in fBSD can I find the name of my computer?
> That is, the name of the comp in a network.
> It is sometimes shown in the prompt.
> Thanks,
> Thomas

"hostname" to view, "hostname newname" to change it. Keep in mind, that if
you refer to a network that you browse with windows explorer, you need a
software like "Samba" to be visible and able to exchange data in it.

cd /usr/ports/net/samba && make install




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