Get computer name/hostname

It provides the computer name where running. Useful for customizing scripts depending on the machine
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Updated 12 Dec 2013

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GETCOMPUTERNAME is a very simple but useful function to get your computer name, i.e. the hostname.

Example:

> mycomputer = getComputerName();

Cite As

Manuel Marin (2024). Get computer name/hostname (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/16450-get-computer-name-hostname), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R14SP3
Compatible with any release
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1.1.0.0

As suggested by some users, insignificant whitespaces are removed.

1.0.0.0

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