Chris Lale writes: > ...but using the hostname command does not work correctly. The hostname > command appears to work (the hostname command reports the new hostname > and a new login shows the new hostname in the prompt) but /etc/hostname > retains the original name. Consequently, when /etc/init.d/hostname.sh is > started (eg at boot) the old name is set as the hostname. The hostname command is working correctly. -- John Hasler