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[Bug 922567] Re: Changing the device name does not update /etc/hosts

 

Still active on Ubuntu Gnome 16.04 Daily Release.

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Title:
  Changing the device name does not update /etc/hosts

Status in gnome-control-center package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  If a user changes the device name from the gnome-control-center the
  /ect/hosts file will continue to use the old host name:

  Steps to reproduce:

  1. Launch gnome-control-center
  2. Go to System Info
  3. Change device name
  4. Close control center
  5. sudo cat /etc/hosts

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