Well guys here is a
frustrating update and maybe someone can add a different spin to this that I
have not seen.
I am pretty
convinced that the environment needs to be Apache 2, PHP 5 and MySQL 5 just so
future installs won't have to deal with potential upgrade issues and locating
old source code for the make install process.
I have gotten Apache
2 working but I am still streamlining that process and hopefully PHP 5 will not
be an issue.
My biggest problem
is MySQL 5. I am finding very little help in terms of tutorials, guides,
or HowTo documents for *nix systems. Before v5 the install process was
pretty straight forward and I was able to get it up and running. Remember
I am trying to use ports rather than downloading the tar from the MySQL
site. But v5 seems to be more restrictive as to Whom can install it.
I have tried root, my id, and the id mysql. All of which has their own set
of errors. From a consistency standpoind I have been trying on two
seperate laptops and each of them has had FreeBSD reinstalled at least 6 times
each (I know, I know - but that's how I learn an OS; practice practice
practice). So it's not the download load itself, CD, ftp site or my
installation. This appears to be purely a lack of knowledge; on my end for
sure.
So if any any has
any experience with installing MySQL as a new install and not upgrade please
throw me a helpful hand. Others will benefit.
Many
Thanks!
Buddy
