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A working MySQL Workbench Under Linux
I must admit I’d given up trying to get MySQL Workbench working under Linux. I guess I’d spent at least 4 or 5 days full time at it, and it was just out of my league, with GTK and C++ errors.
Read moreGoogle might and the loss of power to the underdogs
In doing some Internet Searching I came across an interesting feature on the IBM DeveloperWorks Web Site. For the purposes of this demonstration, I’ve done some more testing to make it easier to demonstrate.
Read moreFederated Syntax
I’ve never used Federated. I’m waiting for the JDBC version capabilities so I can connect to a non MySQL Server (specifically Oracle). In reading the docs, I see that the syntax includes a CONNECTION String.
Read moreBrisbane MySQL Users Group Meeting with Brian Aker
We had the privilege of Brian Aker Director of Architecture for MySQL speaking at the Brisbane MySQL Users Group this week (28 th Jan 2006). After the initial discussions on various topics, Brian got into his discussion on MySQL 5.
Read morePAE Support (Part 2)
I’ve solved the PAE Support problem with my current kernel of 2.6.9-22.0.1.ELsmp. Referring to my earlier post PAE Support with the inability to get Parallels VM Software working under CentOS 4.
Read moreSolving the GLIBCXX_3.4.4, GLIBCXX_3.4.5, GLIBCXX_3.4.6 error
Let’s review the problem. I’ve got this on a number of occasions and different libraries. Here are some typical error conditions. ./mysql-workbench-bin: /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version `GLIBCXX_3.4.5' not found (required by ./mysql-workbench-bin) Error: Missing Dependency: libstdc++.
Read moreBurning DVD’s under CentOS 4.2
Attempt to update XCDRoast. Instructions at http://www.xcdroast.org/manual/dvd.html ` su - /usr/lib/xcdroast-0.98/bin wget ftp://ftp.berlios.de/pub/cdrecord/ProDVD/cdrecord-prodvd-2.01a12-i586-pc-linux-gnu mv cdrecord-prodvd-2.01a12-i586-pc-linux-gnu cdrecord.prodvd chmod 755 cdrecord.prodvd exit xcdroast not configured for root usage xcdroast & You will get a warning message, this confirms that prodvd is installed
Read moreUpdating NVIDIA Drivers on my Dell 5150
Details at http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html The latest is 1.0-8178. I currently have installed 1.0-7174 With this version is an auto config tool to do the X conf changes as well.
Read moreAnother Enterprise LAMP stack provider
ActiveGrid, the Enterprise LAMP company, provides a service-oriented application platform built on the lightweight architecture of the proven LAMP software infrastructure stack. ActiveGrid Enterprise LAMP simplifies and speeds the development of service-oriented applications that weave together existing enterprise systems into new rich web applications and services.
Read moreBuilding MySQL Workbench 1.0.1 for Linux (Part 2)
Following my earlier post of MySQL Workbench 1.0.1 for Linux and logging a MySQL Bug, I’ve had the Bug verified, and the a further update of a compiler success. Details of compile from Bug #16880
Read moreThe response to a good book review.
I read many years ago now Maverick written by Ricardo Semler. It was a brillant book,that I greatly enjoyed. This book is based on what Ricardo did when he took over his father’s company in Brazil called Semco.
Read moreChoosing a new business IT system
I know of this not-for-profit organisation that is seeking to find the ideal solution for all of their IT needs. As with most organisations, wish lists are long, and in this case, the pockets are very shallow.
Read moreBlog/Wiki Spamming – What makes your blood boil
Well this is low. I’ve just been spammed on my Wiki . And it was cunning, I just found it by accident. An enterprising hacker embedded into my Home Page hidden links that were not visible via normal page view, but ultimately would be via a search bot or some other means.
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