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MySQL 5.1.37 works on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Install MySQL 5.1

• Download MySQL Mac OS X 10.5 (x86_64)
• Install mysql-5.1.37-osx10.5-x86_64.pkg
• Install MySQLStartupItem.pkg
• Copy MySQL.prefPane to OSX/Library/PreferencePanes

Upgrade MySQL 5.0 to 5.1


sudo cp -pR /usr/local/mysql-5.0.67-osx10.5-x86_64/data /usr/local/mysql
sudo mysql/bin/mysql_upgrade


Using Socket File Connection


sudo mkdir /var/mysql
sudo ln -s /tmp/mysql.sock /var/mysql/mysql.sock


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Witch is a nice tool for keyboard shortcut users. It gives you the ability to switch to a window that is currently hidden without using your mouse.

Witch lets you access all of your windows by pressing a shortcut and choosing from a clearly arranged list of window titles.

• Choose the sorting order of Witch's windows list (application activity, window acticvity, etc.)
• Directly access minimized windows without using your mouse
• Close minimized windows without bringing them to the front first
• Zoom, minimize/deminimize and close windows on the fly

Triggers in Witch Preferences

Behavior in Witch Preferences

Appearance in Witch Preferences