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Why do I get a MySQL "error: 1016 Can't open file: ..."?

Errors such as: ..."Got error: 1016: Can't open file: 'YOUR_TABLE_NAME.MYI'....

Which version of MySQL should I choose?

Normally, if you are beginning to use MySQL for the first time, or have no other...

Why Connect Remotely to Shared Hosting Databases

Here's the lowdown: We provide database management tools with our shared hosting...

What are the new features available in MySQL 4.1?

Some of the new features in MySql 4.1 32 bit password hashing This will offer...

MySQL Connection String with PHP

To connect to your MySQL database using PHP you will need a connection string. This is...

Do you restrict any features in MySQL 4.1/5.0?

Yes. In order to protect our shared servers we restrict the following features:...

What are the major differences between MySQL 4.0 and 4.1/5.0?

For a complete list of the changes from MySQL 4.0 to version 4.1, see the Official...

Connecting Remotely to Shared Hosting Databases

To use Direct Database Access to connect remotely to your shared hosting database,...