How can I rename my computer?

I just got a new (used) G4 Dual-450 (Gigabit Ethernet) ((Man, I just love these machines!)).
This machine has Tiger pre-installed, and came without the install disks. I'm not sweating this, I'll get Leopard soon enough.
The problem is that the computer came pre-named with an awkwardly long name. I don't much like looking at it on the login screen and it is a Real Pain as the command prompt in the Terminal display.
How can I change the name of my new system to something like "Leo's Computer"?

Gee, I'm surprised it was so easy!
I guess I shouldn't be, this IS a Mac, after all....
Thanks!
-L

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