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Don on [Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP]

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:43:04 -0700

Hey I was wondering if someone can help me figure out what's going on with my Net work I have 4 computers 3 desk tops and 1 laptop, all connected to the internet via my Linksys Wireless G Router except my Dell Dimension Desktop, I tried connecting with a Linksys PCI wireless adapter but could not get a connection, so I removed a Belkin wireless Adapter from one of my other desktops and immediately got connected. I tried installing the Linksys adapter in the computer that I removed the Belkin adapter from and got no connection. So I returned and purchased new adapters 3 different times and still can't get the Dell to connect unless I use the Belkin Adapter from my other desktop (Emacnine). If I install the new adapters in my E machine I still can't get a connection. does anyone know how I might solve this problem ?

Video Transfer Service on [Convert QuickTime Videos to AVI for Free]

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:35:10 -0700

There are a lot of free video editors that work with Quicktime files. I use StashSpace.Com

Paul on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:38:15 -0700

thanks for the article, the documentation on sun's mysql site is horrible. you may want to inform people to run the command:

source ~/.bash_profile

in order to reload their profile.

Question, why does the MySql documentation say that it needs a mysql user on OS X and that 10.2+ should automatically have one. I have found neither to be true unless I am not supposed to see the mysql user under system preferences --> accounts?

Stephanie on [Disable Wireless Zero Configuration in Windows XP]

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:04:24 -0700

Hey I was wondering if someone could help..I am desperate. I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 notebook that I am trying to connect to a linksys router to no avail. Linksys tech support says that I have the wireless zero configuration for windows xp and the built in wireless untility running at the same time, which makes the two compete against eachother. The signals are strong, but they won't connect to the net. I was told I had to disable the built in utility. Can anyone tell me how to do that, and please keep in mind I am not computer literate AT ALL? Thank you so much . I appreciate the help.

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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:42:13 -0700

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Andy on [Reading image EXIF data]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:42:10 -0700

For Ruby programmers out there, check out the exifr gem.

jhon on [Interview with Leah Culver: Laser-Etched MacBook and Tech Culture]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:06:33 -0700

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sriram venkit on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:53:55 -0700

It worked! yay! Thank you so much for your patience.

Matt on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:07:30 -0700

It's saying "mysql: command not found"? I think that means you are not in the right directory.

In Terminal, you can try going to the mysql install folder before issuing any other commands:

cd /usr/local/mysql

Then issue the shortcut command, and see if that gives you better results.

Let me know.

sriram venkit on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:23:46 -0700

Matt thanks a lot for helping me out here. Unfortunately this is what I got this time

MyMacBook:~ macky$ echo 'export PATH=/usr/local/mysql/bin.$PATH' >> ~/.bash_profile MyMacBook:~ macky$ mysql -u root -p -bash: mysql: command not found MyMacBook:~ macky$

Matt on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:42:25 -0700

Woops, I think I had the wrong command in there. It should be:

echo 'export PATH=/usr/local/mysql/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bash_profile

sriram venkit on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:51:23 -0700

Yes, I was able to login, create database, tables. (thanks Matt)

Matt on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:15:50 -0700

Was MySQL installed successfully for you?

sriram venkit on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:55:22 -0700

MyMacBook:~ macky$ echo 'setenv PATH /usr/local/mysql/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.tcshrc MyMacBook:~ macky$ mysql -u root -p -bash: mysql: command not found MyMacBook:~ macky$

That is what I did. And I don't know why it doesn't work. I'm a total noob.

Matt on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:58:46 -0700

Hmm... maybe I had the syntax wrong or something. Let me know if you still can't get it to work.

Kenneth on [Convert QuickTime Videos to AVI for Free]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:37:37 -0700

I downloaded the sofware and tested a quicktime file from my Kodak c663. The video is great but the sound came out all scratchy and patchy is the best way I can describe it. Did I do something wrong?

Hans on [Convert QuickTime Videos to AVI for Free]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:07:12 -0700

What are good alternatives to AVI? Not familiar yet with what might be around and user friendly. I like that MOV really compacts files but would like to see what else is there before spending any $$.

sriram venkit on [Installing MySQL on Mac OS X]

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:42:34 -0700

Hey Matt, great post. For some reason the short cut does not work for me. I am on Leopard.

eric on [Convert QuickTime Videos to AVI for Free]

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:18:52 -0700

Why would you want to convert to crappy AVI?

Hans on [Convert QuickTime Videos to AVI for Free]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:39:16 -0700

Margaret,

try VirtualDub at http://www.virtualdub.org/ , a basic, free, public domain, movie-creator program.