Ian's Blog: Page 16

MySQL potpourri (Backup, restore, and migration)

2008-03-16 22:35 by Ian

Some general information about MySQL tools and using them to backup and restore a database.

Installing PHPbb3 on CrystalTech servers

2008-03-16 22:30 by Ian

This is a simple overview of the installation procedures for various open-source PHP packages that our customers frequently install. This entry gives an overview of PHPbb3

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The Car PC: Server-side software

2007-11-10 00:02 by Ian

The server at home that handles much of the remote work.

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A blog... I think

2007-02-27 23:13 by Ian

This is an install of textpattern. It is mostly for my own use and has turned into my online lab notebook. Hopefully there is something here that you find useful and/or entertaining.

If I really helped you, and you want to thank me, my bitcoin wallet number is:
16MDLqhFacW9pt8QtwmGvHkdPwaxtjZdGn

Western Digital gets blugeoned with a class-action lawsuit

2006-07-05 12:23 by Ian

Western Digital just gave into a class-action suit because consumers and lawyers don’t understand how computers work.

This was written as a conceptual exercise for a friend who was curious about the creative freedom that can be found in programming. It is not glamorous, but it can correctly solve a valid sudoku 100% of the time. And it can do it 4000 times faster than you can.

The Laser Microphone

2006-03-26 00:14 by Ian

Here is yet another un-intentionally wonderful product of the Cold War. This device is designed to detect slight disturbances in the reflection of a laser beam and convert them into sound. Very nifty to use!

2006.03.16: El Carl (Tesla Coil)

2006-03-16 22:31 by Ian

Building a Tesla coil is just one of those things you've got to do, right?

Cloning CompactFlash Cards using WinHex

2005-02-05 12:16 by Ian

A procedure for making byte-for-byte copies of CF cards. Written while working at a camera repair shop that needed this capability, but it’s also useful for lifting partitions from a development system using a conventional hard drive and dropping them onto a CF card for operation in a finished condition (after appropriate edits).