Tag Archives: Open Source

Variable Rules – C vs PHP


Here is my first post about C programming language which I decided to learn this summer. Today I compare the variable declaration rules between C and PHP. The main difference between C and PHP’s variable declaration process is that C’s variable … Continue reading

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Create own VR Server with OpenSim


OpenSim is an open source VR (Virtual Reality) server that is similar to Second Life, but the land is hosted on your own computer rather than hosted on the Second Life server. This means that there is no more expensive … Continue reading

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Starting to learn C Programming Language


I have decided to learn a new programming language during this summer break. I chose C because I have already learned the basics of C++. The C++ programming language is the object oriented version of C after all. Another reason … Continue reading

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Create a DSN-less database connection using ColdFusion 8


For a long time, I had been searching around online to find a solution to switch to MySQL database for my ColdFusion school server from Microsoft Access database. Since I have no control over the ColdFusion Administration settings, I can’t … Continue reading

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My hatred of Microsoft and Adobe as a GNU/Linux user and a web developer


I had used Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, and other Adobe products long before Adobe acquired Macromedia. At that time, I didn’t know the existence of GNU/Linux and open source communities. I didn’t even decide on my career as a web developer yet. Thanks … Continue reading

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My First Experience with UNR (Ubuntu Netbook Remix)


As yesterday’s release of Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, I thought I would gave Ubuntu Netbook Remix 10.04 a try since I was going to reinstall Ubuntu on my netbook anyway. I downloaded UNR ISO image and created an USB installer … Continue reading

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My Open Policy Decistion


This morning when I read all of the GNU/Linux news from my email inbox delivered via Google Alerts, I decided to have my own open policy. Although my career is web development, I can contribute my server-side script code such … Continue reading

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GNU/Linux Backup Solution


Here is a good overview of why you should backup your data in case of hard drive failure. I never backup my hard drive simply because I’m afraid of use up my precious hard drive space. However, I sometimes backup … Continue reading

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Backup MySQL Database without PHPMyAdmin


When I heard that there is no graphical interface for managing MySQL database on the school web server during the first day of my CA 282 class, I thought that was a good thing because I can in depth learn … Continue reading

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First Experience with Ubuntu Server


Since I bought my first laptop two years ago, I had abandoned my old P2 desktop. When I noticed yesterday that the server edition of Ubuntu doesn’t have a GUI, I decided to try it on this desktop that had … Continue reading

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