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mysql has failed, please contact the sysadmin (result was “Warning, no valid mysql.sock file found.mysql has failed”).

April 11th, 2008 · No Comments

I had this error message just recently when installing/upgrading to MySQL5 onto one of the Nix boxes and after a lot of pain and googling found this solution which works a treat so hopefully someone else will benefit from it
Step 1.)
Go into your WHM > TweakSettings and select the MySQL 5 >компютри втора употреба [...]

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Tags: Tinterweb stuff

Is Google bcoming the new PayPal?

January 11th, 2008 · No Comments

For the first time since its launch, traffic to the Google Checkout system has exceeded that of PayPals more established serviced.
AccordingLe but de jeux casino roulette. to reports from Hitwise’s Robin Goad, for the first time Google has taken a small lead in the battle to become the number one eCommerce software payment provider of [...]

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So true on so many levels…

December 5th, 2007 · No Comments

The next time a web designer, graphic designer, writer or anyone else involved in a industry that regularly attracts freeloaders gets asked for a freebie saying it will enrich the designers life and make them rich and famous; show the requester this video…
I see this on a daily basis on the business forums I frequent [...]

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Tags: Business · Rants

Open Mind Commerce Jumps into Bed with KashFlow!

November 27th, 2007 · No Comments

We are very pleased to announce the launch of Open Mind Commerce v1.1.1, our second major release in just six weeks of being live!
This release brings two major enhancements to the system, a host of minor upgrades and some essential tweaks and fixes to the core files. So what’s new?
KashFlow Integration
KashFlow is a award winning [...]

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Tags: General

Think this chap got a bit confused…

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

…over the true meaning of a bicycle pump…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7095134.stm
Gotta love the beeb

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Tags: General · Tinterweb stuff

We salute you…

November 10th, 2007 · No Comments

Tomorrow on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, remember those that died for us…
These people gave the ultimate sacrifice to our liberty and freedom, they died protecting our future, there can be no bigger sacrfice…
Rest in peace…

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Tags: General

Hands up if you forgot the clocks went back…

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

OK just me then. I really can’t see the point of changing the clocks twice a year. There are some who agree with it but it does actually cause more deaths and accidents in the Winter by doing so.
I woke up this morning thinking it was 9:45 and a reasonable time to end my [...]

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Tags: Rants

Should Scotland have a say in English Lasw and Policies?

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

What do you think?
Now before I make this statement I have some very good friends and business colleagues in Scotland, just thought I should make that crystal clear.
I personally think that they shouldn’t have a say in English laws that do not affect Scottish policies. The scots fought hard for devolution and the right [...]

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Tags: General

Erm ok……

October 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Am I the only one to be a little freaked out by this?

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Dragons Den, not exactly fire breathing, more like smoking…

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

Well lets see what loonies they wheel in this week…
The DIY doll lady couldn’t be faulted for her enthusiasm but her product was cack, described as a one hit wonder would be right and I was surprised any of the dragons even raised an eyebrow in interest. TP delivered once again by slating the [...]

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Tags: Business