Two things to check: 1. Ensure the mysql server is running. mysql.sock is automatically created when the server is started.
2. If you still get the error, it may be in another subdirectory, usually var/lib/mysql. Once you locate mysql.sock, modify the my.cnf file to point to the correct location. Regards, Doug On 13 Mar 2002 06:04:58 -0000, nagendra prasad wrote: >hi ,i got this error 3 -4 times ,then i reinstalled >mysql & the it used to work properly. >Once i come baack to office the next day & run the page >again,it gives the same error again. >the error is >__________________________________________________________ >an error "can't connect to MYSQL server through socket >/tmp/mysql.sock" >__________________________________________________________ > >but when i go to the /tmp & search for this socket >mysql.sock i donh't find it there. >i don't understand what the probs is. >plz help me.i'm badly struck. >tnx >prasad --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
