genhostname

genhostname is a linux perl script running at runlevel2 boot and changes the computers hostname to PC-XXXXXXXXXX deppending on the eth0 mac address or the wireless network card macaddress there is 2 scrips in the download. install the one you need.

Features

automaticly generate hostname/computername based on macaddress
runs itself as root on runlevel 2
automaticly changes name when network card is replaced(at boot)

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GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop, Management, Other Audience, System Administrators

Registered

2011-01-16

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