C# – Add VB script capabilities to your applications
There is plenty of areas to use this. For me, I use vb scripts on one of my software so users can make their own start up…
Mono Develop – Use .net MySql connector
A short example on how to use the .net MySql connector with Mono Develop.First you need to make it available to your project.Go to Project -> Edit…
Mono Develop (Linux) – Install .net MySql Connector
Here is how to install a .net MySql connector for Mono Develop for Linux (Tested for Debian Variants). First we is going to download the connector, and…
Debian – MTA hangs or takes very long time during boot
I ran into this issue after moving some database server to a isolated network. When booting your Debian machine and it hangs at “Starting MTA…” for a…
Debian & Ubuntu – Recovering MySQL root password
Haven’t needed to reset my MySQL root passwords yet, but I suspect someday…. On a Debian based system this is easy and also demonstrate the importance of…
Debian – Recover lost root password
This might come in handy sometime. I had to use this method earlier today, after changing permissions and cleaning up some users. Accidentally changed the root password,…
Debian – Autostart programs on boot
For the Debian system, we have a directory called /etc/init.d/ where the scripts that the init process runs during startup. And shutdown. So If it your own…
MySQL – Create database and user with permissions
Handy to know when installing WordPress, phpBB or any other fancy web applications requiring a database. First log on to your MySQL server (assuming root user is…
Windows – Enable or disable memory dumps
Laptops with lots of ram and small ssd’s, then your computer crash and windows dumps the ram to your hard drive. To prevent those hungry files to…
Server 2008 – Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
When setting up Server 2008, and something is needed from the Internet, Internet Explorer Enhanced Security can be a real pain. To disable IE ESC open Server…