you can add --old-password when starting MySQL manually or try adding the following to the my.cnf file
[mysqld] old-password regards Pure Web Solution http://www.purewebsolution.co.uk PHP, MYSQL, Web Design & Web Services My /etc/my.cnf does not have this option? Is this something I can add? What is the correct syntax? Best regards, Michael Dominik Klein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/15/2006 09:33 AM Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To mysql@lists.mysql.com cc Subject Re: How to build a client? >> I get various errors from my php based applications and php building that >> all refer to the need to upgrade my mysqlclient. Did you try "old-passwords" in /etc/my.cnf ? Old clients use an old authentication protocol, which is not the default on modern mysql servers. For compatibility, "old-passwords" uses the old algorithm. >> I have not found >> instructions on where to get the client software to build or upgrade a >> client. For php: ./configure <options> --with-mysql=/path/to/newmysql/ Regards, Dominik -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain CONFIDENTIAL material. If you receive this material/information in error, please contact the sender and delete or destroy the material/information. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
