Open Source
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 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 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 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 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.
Read moreMySQL Sakila Sample Application
I’m sure you are all aware by now of Mike Hillyer’s MySQL Sakila Sample Database that will be launched at the MySQL Conference. We now have an official MySQL Forum for this as well.
Read moreMySQL Workbench 1.0.1 for Linux
Just released at the MySQL Forums yesterday an updated source version of MySQL Workbench for Linux available at ftp://ftp.mysql.com/pub/mysql/download/mysql-workbench-1.0.1.tar.gz . So can Version 1.0.1 compile when I had no success with compiling 1.
Read moreDowngrading a MySQL schema from 5 to 4 (Part 2)
As requested by <a href=“http://mysqldatabaseadministration.blogspot.com/2006/01/downgrading-mysql-5-to-mysql-4.html" target=_blank”>Frank, here are the working parts of my earlier Downgrading a MySQL schema from 5 to 4 article. The Problem To recap, I received a MySQL Version 5.
Read moreSequences in MySQL
One piece of SQL functionality that doesn’t appear to have any consistency or an ANSI SQL Standard is the management of system generated sequential numbers, used for example in suggorate keys.
Read moreSupport for Technology Stacks
As part of my next conference presentation Overcoming the Challenges of Establishing Service and Support Channels I’ve been struggling to find with my professional sources, any quality organisations that provide full support for a technology stack, for example a LAMP stack, or a Java Servlet stack.
Read moreThe challenges of compiling non working Open Source (Part 2)?
Did I push to much in my last post? I don’t think so, but I guess it’s a fragile balance sometimes in Open Source between those keen end users, and the developers that do give so much towards their own creations (I understand, I’m in that category myself).
Read moreThe challenges of compiling non working Open Source?
One of the great benefits of Open Source, it’s Free, and you can get great support, sometimes even from the developers directly (rather then 5 levels of paid customer support for a commercial product).
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