You can make this much harder by choosing a separate password for the database server. We see many hackers give up when they hit that barrier.
PHP 5.3 adds support for new features such as namespaces, closures, a native MySQL driver, and many others. Read more here.
If your site does not already use a .htaccess file, you can easily create one. Open a text editor such as Notepad, and insert the following line:
To back up mail files in Outlook Express, look for the following directories on your system:
The new webmail is faster and more modern. It adds several new features, such as multiple identities and a much better search function, and the user experience is far clearer and easier to use.