InerziaMySQL
MySQL is the well known database that we all can download and install on our Macs;
it comes in bundle with a System Preferences panel to start and stop the MySQL server
and even to check its state.
But with MacOS X.5 Leopard some standard locations have been changed; moreover, the
supplied control panel doesn't work for some reason. Starting and stopping the server can be
done with a Terminal command, but its string is long and difficult to remember.
A solution is to drag&drop into a Terminal window a text file with the command inside;
after having made this for a while... I decided to build a Dashboard widget that will substitute
the original preference pane.
When started, it requires an Administrator password (so requires the SQL server); this password,
for safety reasons, is not saved anywhere, so it will be required at each launch. Anyway, it is
maintained during the session, even if it is not showed. I suggest to keep this widget open until
you need it: it needs a minimal memory and no CPU load.
The effect of giving the password to the system is constrained only within the
time necessary to perform the MySQL command and after that it is forgotten. So if you leave the Mac
alone, noone can go to the Terminal and give commands as Administrator.
Screenshots
InerziaMySQL: front and back.
License
InerziaMySQL is free, you can use it as you want and you are encouraged to distribute
it (provided that you do it with all the release notes).
Anyway, the development took us many hours: if you think it is a good software and you find yourself using it
very often, you could consider to contribute to the development with a small donation (PayPal link).
This will help us to improve the software with new features!
If you decide to do this good action... please, don't send less than 2 euros, otherwise the transaction fee
eats a great part of the donation!
Warning
This software is supplied as is, without any warranty expressed or implied. We are not
responsible that this software behaves well under all conditions. We have tested it deeply but
it must be clear that by downloading it, you will keep the risk of using on your computer.
If you don't intend to accept this risk, please don't download.
History
ver. 1.0 (2008-08-10)
First public release.