[NTLUG:Discuss] dhpcd changes hostname

[Bilbo Baggins .esq hobbit]

Hello,
	I have just recently upgraded from RH6.0 to 6.1. I am using static DSL for internet connectivity. It was working fine 
under 6.0. Something was modified during the upgrade,  which now allows dhspcd ( I think) to change my hostname from, 
"localhost" to whatever the DSL server renames the connection to. I dont know what additional software was installed by 
default and/or config files were changed. I didnt notice having BIND installed previously, but there are several new programs 
installed. 	The problem is, that some of the X Windows apps (even the X server) , now stop funtioning correctly until after I 
reboot and the hostname is restored to "localhost". I have spent hours reading, and the only possible resolution I have found is 
to set up an alias ( localhost ) for eth0. But am confused about doing that, because I dont know what the IP address will be 
assigned me on my next connection. I would really appreciate any help, whether a point in the right direction, or a direct answer. 
	One final note. I am not trying to antagonise anyone, but let me state that I have been reading  FAQs, manuals, How-
to's, and searching the internet for 5 days now, trying to resolve this problem on my own. I am only just now asking for 
assistance, because I have seen from past post all over the internet, how some newbie's questions are sometimes rudely 
handled with the "RTFM" retoric by some. If you are not going to be helpful in a constructive sort of way, dont reply. You arent 
helping the Linux cause when you are rude or obnoxious to newbies, you are just a being a jerk.
	Thanks ever so much to those of you who do help.
								Bilbo Baggins .esq.