> When I execute mysqld -u root -p <password> > I am presented with the default variables.
The manual says to use safe_mysqld to properly start mysqld. Also, --user=root is clearer for that option. And, what are you doing with -p <password> in starting the daemon? This is not an option, it is an error. http://www.mysql.com/doc/s/a/safe_mysqld.html Sincerely, Steven Roussey http://Network54.com/?pp=e --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php