Wiki Pick: How To Change Your Hostname In PCLinuxOS

Applies to all versions of PCLinuxOS

The easiest way to change your host name in PCLinuxOS is by installing the file called myhostname in Synaptic. Once installed you can run the program from the PCLOS menu, select Configuration and then click on Configure your hostname.

Now enter your new hostname in the Enter Hostname box and then click SAVE. Your changes will appear the next time your system is started.

Another way using the CLI aka Terminal Window

Open a terminal window as the root user and then using nano (or your favorite text editor) enter:

nano /etc/sysconfig/network

You should see something similar to the following:

Now you can edit the HOSTNAME= to what ever name you would like. When you are done editing the file, simply press the <CTRL> and X at the same time to exit. It will then ask if you want to save modified buffer type in a y and press return, it will then display File Name to Write: /etc/sysconfig/network simply press the enter key once again. It will write the new data and return you to the main terminal window. You can now close the terminal window. Now, your new hostname will be displayed the next time you reboot or start your computer.

You can view this PCLinuxOS Knowledgebase Wiki article here.