Are you tired with phpMyAdmin? I found an alternative - SQL Buddy with much more prettier interface, and for simple tasks (like administering webpage database) running out-of-the box. Just unpack to your web directory, i.e. public_html in your home dir, point to it in your browser, and log in - no setup.
For my Gentoo installation I found phpMyAdmin to be headache maker, and I removed it at all. For my simple tasks SQL Buddy is enough - it not only allows me to login to my local databases, but also, I can login to external hosts - I even don't have to login to admin panel and then switch to phpMyAdmin. For backups it is much more simpler, and faster.
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