Base Conversions in MySQL
Want to convert between number bases in MySQL? Here are a couple of stored procedures to let you convert to/from any base you fancy.
Audience:
MySQL users; people who think that the 16 digits of hexadecimal just aren't enough;
Published:
Friday, 18th September 2009
Vodafone Australia Mobile Broadband - On Linux
What it takes to get a Vodafone Australia prepaid mobile broadband connection working on Linux.
Published:
Thursday, 10th September 2009
In and Out of SVG
Whilst SVG is a great graphics format to work with, sometimes there is a need to import other formats into it or to export it to the likes of PDF. This article details a real-life application and techniques I used to import to and export from SVG.
Published:
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Twitter
The Twitter landing-page for Smiffy's Place. This is the page linked from my Twitter profile (@smiffytech) to explain, in brief, who I am and how/why I use Twitter.
Published:
Sunday, 19th July 2009;
last updated on Monday, 11th January 2010
Smiffy's Adelaide Adventure
An two-day trip to Adelaide: comments on transport, food and accommodation.
Audience:
Anyone thinking of staying and/or dining in Adelaide.
Published:
Sunday, 19th July 2009
Smiffy's Further Rules of Following
This sequel to the article, Smiffy's Rules of Following, discusses triaging Twitter followers, Evil Robots, and the benefits of pruning.
Audience:
Those who use, are contemplating using or are interested in the use of the Twitter social networking tool.
Published:
Sunday, 7th June 2009;
last updated on Saturday, 15th August 2009
BADD Headline: Dress as a Disabled Person
My post for BADD 2009 comments on an ill-advised 'disability dress-up' day.
Audience:
BADD participants; those with an interest in social inclusion.
Published:
Friday, 1st May 2009;
last updated on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
Rudd Stimulus Package lets down struggling small businesses
The Rudd Government's Economic Stimulus Package is letting down struggling small businesses.
Audience:
Australians - especially small business owners.
Published:
Monday, 27th April 2009;
last updated on Tuesday, 28th April 2009
Serendipity and German Popular Music
How my horizons have been broadened with regards to popular music from Germany.
Audience:
Music lovers who would like to hear something different.
Published:
Friday, 24th April 2009;
last updated on Tuesday, 29th September 2009
Dear Oracle...
Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems. Smiffy wants stuff.
Published:
Tuesday, 21st April 2009
