Bug 458971 - Add a section in system settings "About This System" page to change device\host name of the computer
Summary: Add a section in system settings "About This System" page to change device\ho...
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 259285
Alias: None
Product: systemsettings
Classification: Applications
Component: general (show other bugs)
Version: 5.24.6
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2022-09-10 19:13 UTC by Rick
Modified: 2022-09-13 18:19 UTC (History)
1 user (show)

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tool tip example (24.86 KB, image/png)
2022-09-10 19:13 UTC, Rick
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Example form Ubuntu (26.04 KB, image/jpeg)
2022-09-10 19:14 UTC, Rick
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Description Rick 2022-09-10 19:13:00 UTC
Created attachment 151967 [details]
tool tip example

SUMMARY
I have noticed that there is no GUI way to change the computer\machine\Host name or even view the name in KDE Plasma. This is a basic function that is even implemented in Gnome settings. This would be a great addition for user friendliness  and an UI improvement.


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1.  There are no steps to reproduce as this is a feature request.

EXPECTED RESULT
I think this computer name change feature could be simply added to the "About This System" page. It can be setup exactly like the Hardware and Software sections are setup. The header would be called "Device Name" and under it an editable box with the current device name. One name is inputted prompt for reboot if required.

Additional as a tool tip, when you hoover over the editable box a tool tip should appear explaining that this sections changes the name of the device and the new name will be how it appears throughout your network and a reboot may be required. 

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Kubuntu 22.04.1
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.24.6
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.95
Qt Version: 5.15.3

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Comment 1 Rick 2022-09-10 19:14:39 UTC
Created attachment 151968 [details]
Example form Ubuntu
Comment 2 Nate Graham 2022-09-13 18:19:47 UTC

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 259285 ***