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Re: How to set localhost name?



Op Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:45 -0600, Phil Roan wrote:
> When I installed debian, I set the local host name on my computer to
> local2.  For a long time, everything was fine.  Recently, I'm getting
> mail returned to me when I send it to Windows Live Hotmail accounts.
> I think the problem is that my mail program (Mutt, with Exim 4 as MTA)
> is adding the local host name to some of the headers.  Since the local
> host name is different that my ISP name, WLH flags it as suspect mail.
> 
> How can I reset (or unset) local host?

The local host name is in /etc/hostname, and you can change that.

(Sorry for the late reply)


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