> When I execute mysqld -u root -p <password> > I am presented with the default variables.
Which are? How about showing what mysqld --user=root displays? Also, you see linux-bin.* files? That indicates that mysqld was running at some point (maybe nine times). Can you get the directory listings with ls -l ? 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