Re: changing linux hostname without rebooting

From: Peter T. Breuer (ptb_at_oboe.it.uc3m.es)
Date: 10/09/03 

Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 21:03:33 +0200

Tony <tonyw@suse.stanford.edu> wrote:
> How can I change the prompt of the linux hostname (REDHAT) without rebooting

The prompt is your PS1 variable. Change it any way you like.

> I already changed /etc/hosts

But why? That doesn't determine your hostname! CHANGE IT BACK!!!!! AT
ONCE!!!

Where do you (and other people) get the WEIRD idea from that changing
/etc/hosts will change your hostname? Does anything tell you so? No?
Will it mess up your networking? Yes. So WHY DO IT?

If you want to change your hostname, change it. Man hostname.

Peter

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