Doc on changing hostname not complete
Bug #323637 reported by
Hugo Heden
This bug report is a duplicate of:
Bug #322268: "Change the name of your computer" documentation incorrect.
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Bug Description
The documentation on how to change host-name [1] is not complete:
It says to start with "Open System → Administration → Network." However, that menu item is not available on a fresh install of the Intrepid Desktop CD -- one has to install the packege "gnome-
(Hence, there is currently no "easy-GUI" way in a fresh Desktop install to change host name. Request for opinions: Should a bug be filed to rectify this in future releases?)
Also, the documentation says that the computer needs a restart. This is not true either, only a logout-login is required.
[1] https:/
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