A forked and updated / partly rewritten version of urlShort. Add the ability to configure and use upper and lower case alpha-numeric shorturls. Improved the URL api to allow the shortening of urls with hash signs.

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Updates in ksqurl:

• You now have the ability to chose between random short urls and sequential urls.
• Added the ability to use uppercase letters in short urls. (You can control which characters are used on a letter by letter basis.)
• Improved the method used for incrementing short URL IDs.
• Added short url created timestamp to the database.
• Created search page for querying already created short URLs.
• Added functionality in config.php to enable/disable search screen and random short urls on the front page.
• Updated the API to support form post method for submiting URL requests. This fixes issues with complex URLs.
• Updated the entire application to allow the use of custom MySQL table names.

Features from urlShort:

• All URL data contained in a MySQL database, making it easy to back up and manage.
• Automatic installation and easy customization.
• Simple and clean interface for both user and administration functions.
• Full API to allow other services and websites to interact with your short URL service.
• URL preview functionality keeps your users safe, and lets them know where they're going.
• Inline media embeds provide quick access to MP3, FLV, or image files.
• Ability to choose custom short names/aliases for personalized and identifiable short URLs.
• Cross-platform and cross-browser appearance.
• 100% free and open source - Do whatever you want with it, no catches.