Q:

How do I get the localhost name in PowerShell?

How do I get the localhost (machine) name in PowerShell? I am using PowerShell 1.0.

A:

You can just use the .NET Framework method:
[System.Net.Dns]::GetHostName()
also
$env:COMPUTERNAME

A:

Don't forget that all your old console utilities work just fine in PowerShell:
PS> hostname
KEITH1

A:

Long form:
get-content env:computername

Short form:
gc env:computername

