Why does PPP changes HOSTNAME file.

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From: Derek Clarkson
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 00:00

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Hi all,
    I've notived that after I've made a sucessful connection to the net.
My /etc/HOSTNAME file is updated to contain the full ISP address of my
PC . I.e. slmel76p55.ozemail.com.au wiping out whatever was previously
in the file. This has the effect of causing some applications to go
looking for things on the web before my machine and also cause my base
directory to be changed from the current users to /usr/bin.


Any ideas ?

Regard,
Derek.

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Subject: Why does PPP changes HOSTNAME file.
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