MySQL fragmentation finder (mysqlfragfinder) is a script written by Phil Dufault that you can use to repair MyISAM and InnoDB tables. I just went through the process of converting all my databases over to InnoDB (on MariaDB)and was looking for a way to defrag and optimize my tables. mysqlfragfinder turned out to be what I need. Here’s how to download, install, and run the tool.
Ubuntu phone OS that turns into a full PC
Canonical announces Ubuntu phone, a version of Ubuntu designed to power everything from entry-level handhelds to high-end superphones that double as PCs.
Run Android apps on any platform
Two companies are hoping to unleash the power of Android apps, allowing you to run them on any platform. The companies intend to provide a host environment for the Android apps to run pretty much anywhere you want. Both companies products work a lot like Wine on Linux, which allows Windows programs to run inside Linux without installing Windows or using a virtual machine. [Read more…]
How to get Spaces and Expose on Windows
I’ve been a heavy Windows user my entire life. Sure, I’ve played with Linux but since as a profession I develop with Microsoft technologies I’ve always been tethered to the Windows world. I’ve been fortunate that something that was a hobby turned into something I could get paid to do. However, having your hobby as a job takes the hobby out of it!
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