scriptygoddess

With Jennifer's permission, I'm recoding the addalink script to run with a mySQL database. This will mean a few more features and the alphabetizing will finally work. In addition to the current features, there will be user creation and login (which serves two purposes, one, you don't need to password protect the directory and two, you can assign more than one user to create lists. That might come into play better in the future) Also, you will be able to add a description to your link so you can display that with the output or just use it for yourself to keep things straight. And you'll also be able to choose whether you'd like the links to open in a new window or not (in short, think a php/mysql version of blogrolling… heh)

I'm doing this mostly for myself, but will be giving the code back to Jennifer so she can look it over and advise whether she'd like to post it (I'm always wary of rewriting people's scripts and posting the results, although aside from the javascript, this is a total rewrite)

Anyone else interested in a mySQL version? (If you're only allotted one mySQL database in your account, you can use one database for a number of different tables, so if you're worried about that, don't be. If you don't have access to a mySQL database, I am assuming the text database version will continue to be worked on as well.)

I'm mostly done the scripts, just need to test things and retest them and develop an installation script, so look for it soon.

Before I hand it over to Jennifer though, I'd like to know if people are interested in any other features? Besides what the script can do currently, what would you be interested in having it do?

I like to read things on my Handspring Visor – I always have it with me, and since I'm trying to use MT as much as possible it's nice to be able to get a copy of the MovableType Palm Manual – formatted for use with the PalmReader. (Found at MovableBlog)

A few months back, I posted my techniques for creating Author Archives. Now with the advent of MT2.2 and the MySQL backend, this can be automatic instead of having to be edited when an author is added.

Part 1: Author List
Part 2: Author Archives

The files described below don't need to be created inside of MT unless you are using MT tags for formatting outside of the data that you are trying to capture.
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There is only one thing that I've always wished for with the MT-Search – that's the ability to find out what people are using the search to look up. Thanks to leuschke.org, you can now create a log to find out what people are searching for! Awesome!

Because there is the new option of using MySQL to store your Movable Type database, I wrote up a short tutorial for how to get MySQL ready for the conversion. This is particularly for people who are using CPanel (I'm using version 4) as their control panel on their server.
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Now that hotmail no longer lets you pop your mail… and I'm sure Yahoo will soon follow… I need to find a web app that *I* can install on my server that will let me grab my mail.

Blogomania actually DOES come with a webmail program, but I believe the ports I have to access that webmail app are being blocked by my work. (And actually that's been the case with the last THREE companies I've been at for this type of webmail arrangement).

I installed NOCC-Webmail, and while I can READ my mail, it won't let me send mail. It's also a bare bones program. Ideally I'd like maybe just a FEW more features. (although, beggers can't be choosers… but being able to SEND mail is a must!)

I've heard of Squirrel mail, and I tried to install it, but I couldn't figure it out. The instructions weren't dumbed down enough for me. :-B

So… anyone have some suggestions? Webmail apps? anyone? Bueller?

Dave of scattered.org has an amazing tutorial on how to set up your blog (using php) so that you can dial a 1-800 number and have your blog read to you (by a computerized voice). Pretty neat.

Ok – call for help! (Although, I doubt Chris can help on this one… could be wrong though) 😉 Ran the 2.2 MT upgrade on this site… and now it's all in mySQL (yay!) One problem though. MT-Search doesn't work anymore (as one would expect, since the entries are not where they used to be)…

I tried to find a solution on the MT boards, but since they moved servers, all the "see this thread" links are pointing to the wrong entries. (I think)

So! Here's MY request for help: Can this be fixed? Or do I have to install a new search type thingy(tm)? Personally, I use the search feature on this site quite often so it's a definite must have.

Heeelllp!!

if you've ever had to spec a design before (and put in dummy copy) this link might come in handy. It'll generate "greek" text for you – just the right amount you need.
subterrane's lorem ipsum generator

I'll be deleting this post soon, probably – just wanted to say that between having a visitor and going on vacation, I've really fallen behind on stuff… I owe a ton of people emails, responses, requests for help, etc. etc. It may take me awhile, but I'll be catching up on things this week. Sorry for the delay.

Update: okay – if I haven't replied yet, or answered questions you've asked here, please let me know. I think I've covered everyone, but I could be wrong. And before I delete this, I just want to make sure no one feels like I forgot them.