Entries by Stefan Helander

Ubuntu 9.10 package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.37-1ubuntu5.1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

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When trying to do an apt-get upgrade the MySQL package failed with the error message: package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.37-1ubuntu5.1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1 The problem is that the start / stop script for MySQL fails to stop the running MySQL server before upgrade. Solution: apt-get update ps ax […]

WordPress Media crop button greyed out

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In WordPress Media it is possible to edit the images in some basic ways including cropping. To use the tool you must fist make a selection in the image by clicking and dragging across the image. The selection must be wider than the smallest image setting in WordPress. Otherwise the crop tool will stay greyed […]

Navigating with HTC Locations

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When I bought my latest smartphone, HTC Desire HD, a navigation software called HTC Locations was preinstalled. HTC Locations is a product by HTC but navigation and maps is powered by the well known Route 66.  It is free to download maps but to be able to navigate in an area you must buy a […]

Mobile Internet in Italy by Wind.it

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I recently went on a trip to Italy and in order to keep up to date with work I decided to find some prepaid mobile Internet for my stay. I stepped by a Wind (www.wind.it) store in Verona on a friday afternoon. The attendant explained that my best choice would be their "Mega unlimited" offer which included a […]

Moving a PrestaShop 1.4 webshop

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 When moving a PrestaShop version 1.4 webshop to a new domain name (from a development server to a live site for example) you must do the following:  Make sure all directories are writeable according to the PrestaShop installation instructions. Don’t forget that the files in config directory must be writeable as well as the entire […]