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Apr 07

Top 10 Windows XP shortcuts

Always very useful to have/know these if you are using Windows XP. The best and the easiest way to see how useful they are is just to try them out as you go along the list:

windows key – an example of a <Win Key> that is used here in the list

    1. <Win Key> + e = Opens “Windows Explorer”

    2. <Win Key> + r = Opens “Run command” – e.g. where you can type “cmd” and press enter

    3. <Win Key> + Pause/Break key = Opens “System Properties”

    4. <Win Key> + f = Opens “Find Files”

    5. <Win Key> + d = Minimizes all windows – shows desktop – press it again to get back to original state, or try <Win Key> + Ctrl + M

    6. <Win Key> + l = Locks Computer (Keyboard)

    7. <Ctrl> + <Shift> + <Escape> = Opens “Task manager”

    8. <Shift> + <Del> = Removes file(s) without sending to Recycle Bin

    9. <Alt> + <Enter> = Shows file(s)/directory(ies) properties

    10. <Alt> + <Prnt Scrn/SysRq> = Saves snapshot to the clipboard of the current active window only

Extra cool stuff:

    <Alt> + <Esc> = Activates windows in the order that they were opened

Below two shortcuts are not necessarily Windows XP’s – they are for Firefox & IE but very useful:

    <Alt> + d = Selects browser’s Location Bar, now type google and press
    <Ctrl> + <Enter> = Attaches www. and .com to whatever you just typed, and submits it to the browser

Very simple – not for gurus, but very useful!

howto / mysql / tutorials — 242 comments
10
Apr 07

MySQL: Reset Lost Root Password

Here is a quick Step-by-Step “how to” which helps restoring MySQL root password that was lost/forgotten.

It happens to everybody, especially if several distributed (different) systems are maintained, where the password is not the same. Here is what needs to be done to restore it:

Step 1: Stop MySQL daemon if it is currently running

Depending on the operating system MySQL is installed on, the daemon can be checked/stopped differently. Here is an example on how to do it in Unix-like systems. 

[ NOTE ]: You might need to run it as a Unix System superuser (root) - depending on 
          how the system is configured, and what permissions your Unix account is granted)

Here is how to stop/kill the existing mysql daemon, in case it is running:

      ps -ef | grep mysql      - checks if mysql/mysqld is one of the running processes.
 
      pkill mysqld             - kills the daemon, if it is running.

Note: if pkill (’process kill’) is not on a particular Unix system, use kill -9 ‘pid’, where ‘pid’ corresponds to processes that were found with ps -ef | grep mysql

Step 2: Run MySQL safe daemon with skipping grant tables

      mysqld_safe --skip-grant-tables &

Step 3: Login to MySQL as root with no password

      mysql -u root mysql

Step 4: Run UPDATE query to reset the root password

In MySQL command line prompt issue the following two commands:

      UPDATE user SET password=PASSWORD("ualue=42") WHERE user="root";
      FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

“ualue=42” is a common password for “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” people which reads “Ultimate Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything=42“

Step 5: Stop MySQL safe daemon

Follow the first two steps, but this time kill (pkill) “mysqld_safe” instead of “mysqld”

Step 6: Start MySQL daemon

Depending on the operating system (Unix-like examples):

      /etc/rc.d/rc.mysql start

OR

      /etc/init.d/mysql start

OR

      /etc/rc.5/mysql start

etc.. check existing MySQL configuration

Step 7: Root password is reset and ready to use

Password is reset. Privileges are flushed. Start MySQL and login as root with the password set in step 4:

      mysql -u root -p mysql

Note: sometimes (most of the time) ‘root user’ privileges are required for the system (OS) in order to stop/start processes

what is next? Reset Lost Password in Sun Application Server…

action / software — 8 comments
09
Apr 07

GAIM vs. AOL = Pidgin

GAIM is now Pidgin   Many years ago when GAIM project was first started, it was called “GTK+ AOL Instant Messenger.” AOL naturally complained, and Mark Spencer changed the name to “Gaim.”

A few years later AOL trademarked “AIM,” and started referring to their IM services using that name. They complained.

At long last, GAIM have a signed settlement and can release a new version. There is one catch however: they have had to change the project’s name.

After a long, and secret debate, GAIM’s team settled on the name “Pidgin” for GAIM itself, “libpurple” for “libgaim” (which, as of 2.0.0 beta6, exists), and “Finch” for “gaim-text”. Yes, the spelling of “Pidgin“.

The final Pidgin 2.0.0 will be released late this week or early next week.

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Apr 07

Music Video Clip of the day: Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is a song by American rock band Nirvana, and the opening track and lead single from the band’s 1991 breakthrough album Nevermind. Written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and produced by Butch Vig, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is commonly regarded as the song that brought alternative rock and grunge music to prominence worldwide, and served as an anthem for Generation X

action / linux — 3 comments
07
Apr 07

Verizon’s ignorance – “Linux does not support Javascript and Tables”

Checking a speedtest tool from Verizon? Would like to ask Verizon whether or not it works for you? Here is one of Verizon’s question/answers:

    Q: My computer is a Mac, PC, or Linux – will this test work for me?
    A: Yes. The techniques used to build these pages are not operating system specific. However, the Speedtest tool should work for every browser that supports simple JavaScript and tables. The noted exception to this is Linux, which supports neither JavaScript nor tables.

Here is the snapshot:

verizon ignorance linux

Way to go Verizon! There is a good book you can buy for FiOS department to read “Linux for Dummies” :)

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