> I need to drop a database named ÃáãÃáà using the mysql client. I'm > getting "you have an error in your sql syntax" for the command > > DROP database ÃáãÃáÃ; > > I'm sure this is a character set issue. How can I drop this database?
What about using backticks around it: drop database `yourname` With regards, Martijn Tonies Database Workbench - tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL, Oracle & MS SQL Server Upscene Productions http://www.upscene.com Database development questions? Check the forum! http://www.databasedevelopmentforum.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
