1. bbasra, Aug 9, 2012

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   I've got ML installed on my rMBP and joined my Windows Domain and my hostname randomly keeps changing to something like 37l4247h25-30.b******.co.uk. After a reboot, its back to normal APPLE-RMBP.b******.co.uk.
   
   Any ideas?

    

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2. SlCKB0Y, Aug 9, 2012

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   #2

   Your Mac is getting it's hostname from a DHCP server on the local network. It's normal behaviour. If you want to override this and use the locally set hostname try this:
   http://excitedcuriosity.wordpress.com/2007/08/24/mac-os-x-hostname-determination/

    

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