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Since I upgraded my laptop to Ubuntu 11.10 32-bit, the entry I add to /etc/hosts for my home server keeps disappearing on boot. I have to edit the hosts file every time I start up and want to access my server (which is most times) and I’d really rather not. Any idea what’s causing this? Here’s my edited /etc/hosts:

127.0.0.1   localhost
127.0.1.1   galileo
192.168.3.10    myserver

# The following lines are desirable for IPv6 capable hosts
::1     ip6-localhost ip6-loopback
fe00::0 ip6-localnet
ff00::0 ip6-mcastprefix
ff02::1 ip6-allnodes
ff02::2 ip6-allrouters
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This is not normal but shows up for some systems. Here is a bug from Launchpad. So, you can upgrade Network Manager using this PPA. But I don't know how good it is and even necassary.

You can simply use this after changing the file:

sudo chattr +i /etc/hosts

So, it will be closed for any changes. If you want to change it in the future use this:

sudo chattr -i /etc/hosts
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I was going to suggest the same thing. This is a bit like killing a mosquito with a sledgehammer, so if there's another way, you should do so. But, this will work. – Scott Severance Dec 2 '11 at 8:49
chattr worked — thanks for the solution and the bug link – misterhaan Dec 5 '11 at 5:30
You're welcome. I am glad that it worked. – heartsmagic Dec 5 '11 at 8:45

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