Export a MySQL database using the command line.

February 2, 2010
By silviu
Export a MySQL database using the command line.

Sometimes it’s easier to just drop to the command line then browse for fancy tools like phpMyAdmin. This is useful, especially for quick jobs. mysqldump -u user -ppassword your_database > database_backup.sql Of course you need to replace: user – mysql username password – the password your_database – the database you want to backup Adding -h host.domain.com would allow to backup...
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How to mount a windows share (samba) from the linux command line

January 24, 2010
By silviu

As you know Linux does not use drive letters like Windows does. All files are organized under a big tree hierarchy. We use the mount command to mount partitions and this is the same...
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Old Soundblaster Live 5.1 on windows 7

January 20, 2010
By silviu
Old Soundblaster Live 5.1 on windows 7

I tried running Windows 7 on a machine that had a Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 card inside. Since the 5.1 is a decent card I see no reason to replace it just because...
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Checking directory sizes from the BASH prompt

January 18, 2010
By silviu
Checking directory sizes from the BASH prompt

The command ls can be made to show directories and permission but it will not display directory sizes. Then it’s time for other commands....
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Wake on LAN a machine using Python – WOL

January 16, 2010
By silviu
Wake on LAN a machine using Python – WOL

This is something useful: code to wake up a machine on lan using python. Since python is available on most devices now (symbian, maeom,...
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Memory limits of various Windows versions

January 16, 2010
By silviu
Memory limits of various Windows versions

Thinking of a memory upgrade? An operating system upgrade? Here’s a table from msdn stating the limits imposed by 32 and 64 bit editions...
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Put an Online – Offline Yahoo Messenger button on your website

January 16, 2010
By silviu
Put an Online – Offline Yahoo Messenger button on your website

If you run an online business like an e-store or something similar you might want to show a button showing if your are available...
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List of ISP DNS servers

January 16, 2010
By silviu

This is a growing list of DNS servers. I consul it from time to time maybe you’ll find it usefull too. I also maintain a...
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List of open dns servers

January 16, 2010
By silviu

This is a growing list of Open DNS servers available around the world. I also maintain a list of ip address of various isp providers. Google...
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