Surviving MySQL crash

[Foo Ji-Haw]

Hi all,

I have a MySQL server servng low-load applications. Problem is, the 
environment is sometimes unstable, leading the entire OS to crash. I 
notice that even in low-load situations the MySQL tables can be 
corrupted during crashes.

My question is: is there a way for MySQL to flush when idle for x 
minutes, or some other way to avoid MySQL crashing (other than moving it 
out of the environment)?

Thanks.