Java Desktop System Release 3 Troubleshooting Guide

2.6.3 Login Error Message


  • Solaris OS for SPARC systems

  • Solaris OS for x86 systems



Could not look up internet address for hostname. This will prevent GNOME from operating correctly. It may be possible to correct the problem by adding hostname to the file /etc/hosts


Ensure that your hostname is set up correctly. Perform the following steps: 

  1. Set the hostname in the /etc/hosts file as follows: localhost loghost hostname localhost.localdomain

  2. Ensure that your hostname is listed in the /etc/nodename file. This file must also contain the following line: localhost loghost hostname localhost.localdomain

  3. Add the following entry to the /etc/inet/ipnodes file: hostname

In each case, hostname is your system name.