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What is darkstar?

Posted: 11. Mar 2014, 19:46
by retriever
When I am booting up I notice something called "darkstar". What is it?

Thanks :)

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 11. Mar 2014, 20:51
by gapan

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 11. Mar 2014, 21:33
by knome

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 12. Mar 2014, 00:34
by mimosa
The special effects are particularly good. I wonder which classic Pat was thinking of?

EDIT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI4jxqGJX64

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 12. Mar 2014, 02:32
by retriever

Thanks gapan. It just sounded a bit ominous. I appreciate your help. :D

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 5. Apr 2014, 01:19
by marcxjo
retriever wrote:[Thanks gapan. It just sounded a bit ominous. I appreciate your help. :D
You can always change it to something more benign by editing /etc/HOSTNAME.

All 3 of my machines are named after characters from "The Simpsons." :lol:

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 5. Apr 2014, 07:30
by gapan
marcxjo wrote:You can always change it to something more benign by editing /etc/HOSTNAME.
Or, you know, the Hostnames tool in the system menu...

Re: What is darkstar?

Posted: 5. Apr 2014, 22:25
by marcxjo
gapan wrote:
marcxjo wrote:You can always change it to something more benign by editing /etc/HOSTNAME.
Or, you know, the Hostnames tool in the system menu...
TIL that Salix has a Hostnames tool in the system menu. :lol: