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

 

Public bug reported:

I 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

** Affects: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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

Status in “gnome-control-center” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  I 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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