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+# commands to control local mysql-server installation
+# paths are for osx installtion via macports
+
+alias mysqlstart='sudo /opt/local/bin/mysqld_safe5'
+alias mysqlstop='/opt/local/bin/mysqladmin5 -u root -p shutdown'
+alias mysqlstatus='mysqladmin5 -u root -p ping'
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