Sticky computer name

I've been having trouble changing the Computer Name on 4 identical (hardware-wise) PowerMac G5 machines. When we purchased them originally, I set their names to their serial numbers, but we're now implementing an organization-wide naming system.
I changed the Computer Name in Sharing under System Preferences to the new name, and it worked. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the Computer Name to stick after restarting. It always goes back to the previous name (the machine's serial number, in this case). I've also tried to edit /etc/hostconfig to no avail.
Can anyone help?

Here's how I'd go about finding where the problem is...
Get EasyFind, (no, Spotlight won't do)...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11706
In the New User, set the Computer name to something unique, like qwstzzz9q, then use Easyfind to Search the whole HD for File Content of qwstzzz9q. When it's done, sort the list by Date Modified... there may be more than one that was changed at the same time you changed the Computer name... what are they?

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