So, by using MacOS X, you are using a *nix based system. Everything posted to this list is usually based in code (as in WebApps) or by the MySQL command line. You need to learn how to use the command line (terminal.app) and SQL. There are lots of books out there, including on using and installing MySQL. Might be advantageous to buy one. Or you can read the free and wonderful manual provided by MySQL on their website.
So, the command written by Daniel is used on the command line for accessing
the database(s).
To dump all your databases and "uninstall" MySQL, just stop the service
terminal> mysqladmin shutdown
and then delete the installation directory. Then restart the installation.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE --- Read the manual before reinstalling! Even if you
only read the section on Installing MySQL
(http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/installing.html) that will help
immensely with your original problems.
Hope this helps!
J.R.
-----Original Message-----
From: tomáz rezistänz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:34 AM
To: mysql@lists.mysql.com
Subject: Re: Sad, I know...
I wish I could uninstall mySQL and start over but I don't know how..
On 6/7/06, tomáz rezistänz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> I apologize..
>
> I should have mentioned that I am using a Mac in OSX 10.4.5
>
> My main concern is should I begin logging into mSQL using the terminal
> or is this done from a browser??... Yes, I am know nothing.. no commands..
> nada..
>
>
>
>
> On 6/6/06, Daniel da Veiga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > On 6/6/06, tomáz rezistänz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > <extreme snip>
> > >
> > > I have no idea how to log in to mySQL... can you help?
> >
> > <MySQL_dir>/bin/mysql.exe for Windows /usr/bin/mysql (AFAIK) for *ix
> > like YMMV
> >
> > Run it with "-u root -p" and you can provide your password.
> > That's the problem with wizards and howtos, you gotta KNOW what
> > you're installing and how to deal with errors.
> >
> > >
> > > I used to be able to log straight into phpmyadmin, but now I get this:
> > > Welcome to phpMyAdmin 2.8.1
> > >
> > #####
> > Probably reason of this is that you did not create configuration file.
> > You might want to use setup script
> > <http://localhost/phpmyadmin/scripts/setup.php> to create one.
> >
> > #1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password:
> > NO) #####
> >
> > It can't be more verbose than that...
> >
> > So, you do have MySQL installed, you've setup a password for it, and
> > for some reason (probably a lack of a config file, as PHPMyAdmin
> > told
> > you) PHPMyAdmin tries to connect to mysql without a password, and
> > its kicked in the butt by trying. You could try running the script
> > it told you (setup.php) to let PHPMyAdmin know that you must provide
> > a password to MySQL. You can also run the console application (mysql
> > or mysql.exe ) using "mysql -u root -p", provide your password and
> > login, but that will not solve PHPMyAdmin, you MUST configure it.
> > You can also login and reset your password, so PHPMyAdmin will log
> > you in without a password and you can change your passwd from the
> > Web Interface. You can also take a look at the MySQL Manual for a
> > way to reset your password in case you can't login using console.
> >
> > --
> > Daniel da Veiga
> > Computer Operator - RS - Brazil
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