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If you want to take a backup of your MySQL database or move it to another server, here's the easiest way. Run the following from a cmd, terminal or bash session, do not use the mysql command line tool.

DUMP
mysqldump -h hostname -u user --password=password databasename > filename

LOAD
mysql -h hostname -u user --password=password databasename < filename

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Which web template do you consider best, this one or this one? Friends, give me a call or txt, anyone else, drop me an e-mail if you wouldn't mind. My details can be found on the contact tab above.

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I'm starting on a new application to manage sales leads and appointments. It will be written in my spare time so may take a few weeks, but it a nutshell it will allow you to store all your clients information and arrange site visits and follow up phone calls. I'll integrate it into OES within time, but OES wont be a requirement. Once complete I'll release it on this site, no license and free to manipulate.

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Well, apologies about the lack of recent updates recently but I've been away to Almeria in Spain. Had a really good time and feeling refreshed and ready to rock. I've got some big news to announce in the coming weeks but for the time being I need to complete a few things before I make anything public.

Thanks for your continued support, normal service is resumed

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I wanted to setup Apache, MySQL, PHP etc on my laptop so I could do some development while on holiday. To get the standard LAMP setup on Ubuntu hardy, just type the following into a terminal.

sudo apt-get install apache2 php5 mysql-client-5.0 mysql-server-5.0 phpmyadmin libapache2-mod-php5 libapache2-mod-auth-mysql php5-mysql

Source: http://humanlanguage.wordpress.com/2006/12/03/install-lamp-on-ubuntu/

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This is an excellent little command I found on someones blog today. "sudo tail -f /var/log/syslog" will give you an active look at the syslog. So anything new that enters the log, will automatically update your terminal session. Great for troubleshooting, as in my case PPTP!

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My shares continue to fall with the credit crunch. Not to worry though, shares are all about long term. Even through the tough times, over a 5 year period or longer, with dividend reinvestment, shares will beat the average % you'll get from your savings account.

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Here are hundreds of useful statements you can use with TSM reporting to include in your daily report. I've made a copy on this site, just click 'View Page' to see statements, original site can be found here. Thanks to the author Thobias.

I talked last week about a design document I was asked to write. And how I wasn't sure what decision I would make. I thought I'd let life make the choice and it did. A new guy called Alan turned up in the GoonWorld IRC channel and started talking about the design doc and his experience. He was the ideal candidate and had been approached by the project manager. There are a number of ways of which you can perceive the given situation. Whichever one you choose, will be correct one.

I've added a new link to the site navigation bar, 'TOOLBOX'. This is a collection of links I use regularly to help troubleshoot common issues. Enjoy.

I'm the lead developer for a game called Goon World. An NDA has been signed so I can't say too much. The project's split into two, 3d version and a browser based version. I am working solely on the browser based project. I've been given the opportunity to write the design document which details how the game will actually play. This is separate from writing the code, I'm talking about the actual dynamics of the game, how it will look, how you get money, methods of transport etc. I am not getting paid for this work at the moment and there is a chance I never will. The contract is 'Profit Share', which basically means you get paid when the game makes money. The risk is spending an awful lot of time working on something which ends up down the pan. I'm telling you about this now as it's the kinda thing that is presented to us all everyday. My decision to take on this role lies with me today. I don't know if I'll accept or decline, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.

And remember,

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

You've got to love CAPS LOCK. If you're XP machine takes an age booting up, make this tweak and you can see exactly what exe's are being processed during the startup process. Windows XP still r0x more than Vista.

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For those of you interested, here's an update of how my shares are doing.

Live differently this week. If you're usually organised and write everything down, try going with the flow and see how you react. Maybe you're one who enjoys going the gym? I know how crazy this may sound, but have the week off. Challenge your mind and see how adaptable you are.

Focus on what you enjoy doing, and you’ll do more. I’ve found that in the past, if I had something to do, I’d force myself to do it. Usually using this system which I blogged about in December last year. It works for getting what you’ve written down done, but it removes a certain level of creative freedom. For example, using the system helps if your direction is to remain the same for a long period of time. You get used to adding repetitive tasks such as ‘write book review’ and are pleased when you get to the end of the day to find you’ve completed everything you wanted. What is does not account for is direction. It’s like choosing a destination and setting off on a long run, it’s easier to keep going and not question your journey, as after all, you’re half way there. I found – I’d stopped thinking of new things to try, as I was busy achieving the old ones. My point being, don’t keep doing something because it was for the best then, stay true and act on how you feel now.