Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts
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Triggers in MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server
An expert describes compares trigger functions in Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server. Continue Reading
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Mutating table errors
A MySQL expert describes how mutating table errors are can be triggered by foreign keys. Continue Reading
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Table triggers vs. row triggers
A MySQL expert describes the difference between table triggers and row triggers and what MySQL will support. Continue Reading
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CIPE vs. IPsec
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Electronic signatures in OpenOffice
How to create electronic signatures in OpenOffice 2.0. Continue Reading
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Converting Access files to OpenOffice
An office suite expert describes how to convert Access files to OpenOffice for a one-time use. Continue Reading
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Dual-booting with a Linux Lenovo Thinkpad
For dual-booting with Windows, a desktop recommends installing Windows first before re-installing Linux. Continue Reading
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GRUB dual-boot configuration issues, including a reader's response
An expert describes some of the problems associated with a Windows-Linux dual-boot. Continue Reading
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Creating a kernel, GRUB boot with Scientific Linux CERN 4.3
A desktop expert recommends tinkering with the boot configuration utility instead of creating a boot partition, in order to boot from a USB drive. Continue Reading
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Running IE under WINE
An expert recommends running WINE if you really need an IE emulator. Continue Reading
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Modifying reports in Base
Modify OpenOffice reports using imported styles. Continue Reading
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Installing Red Hat and SUSE Linux on the same machine
A desktop expert recommends specific space requirements for installing two Linux distros on the same machine. Continue Reading
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Getting Fedora Core working on a laptop
A desktop expert recommends buying a laptop pre-loaded with Linux rather than messing around with device drivers. Continue Reading
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Migration training/support costs
An expert warns that migrating to a Linux desktop isn't the hard part; power users are the ones who need to watch out. Continue Reading
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Changing field orders in an existing database
An OpenOffice expert describes two workarounds for changing the field order of an existing OpenOffice database. Continue Reading