Despite research that feels all-inclusive, reading other blogger’s posts and the collective groans on Marc’s message board (not to mention my own now-invalid feeling of accomplishment) I am still being bested by the infamous “child pid xxxxx exit signal Segmentation fault (11)” issue.
From what I can tell the segmentation fault occurs when I execute odbc_fetch_array. I cannot tell you what a joy it is to try and debug a script that dies when using a built-in function. PHP 5.3 how I wanted to love you. How I so very much despise you now.
If anybody out there in the tubes has any helpful, constructive ideas I sure would appreciate some feedback in the comments.
Just a quick tip on how to use the “Remote Disc” capabilities on any Mac that isn’t an Air. For some reason Apple will let you share a drive but not read it over the network unless you’re on an Air. Yet another quirk from Cupertino. In any case, the solution is easy.
Open up Terminal and run these two commands to update your settings. If you’re afraid of Terminal, just copy and paste these. Trust me, they’re harmless.
defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser EnableODiskBrowsing -bool true
defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser ODSSupported -bool true
Then open up Activity Monitor and force quit Finder. It will automatically restart. Open up a Finder window and marvel at the glory of sharing an OS X install disc over the network. Particularly handy when your MacBook Pro won’t read a disc.
I’m off to install Snow Leopard on my home/studio MacBook Pro. Over the wireless. Why does this sound like a bad idea? Hmm….