I am new to mysql and having trouble understanding the installation procedures for linux (Mandrake).
I have downloaded the "mysql-3.23.49a-pc-linux-gnu-i686.tar.gz" and unpacked it in /usr/local as root. I then issued the following commands as per the install procedures: groupadd mysql useradd -g mysql mysql cd /usr/local gunzip <the tar file> ln -s mysql-3.23.49a-pc-linux-gnu-i686 cd mysql scripts/mysql_install_db chown -R root /usr/local/mysql chown -R mysql /usr/local/mysql/data chgrp -R mysql /usr/local/mysql chown -R root /usr/local/mysql/bin bin/safe_mysql --user=mysql & >From here, this is where I have lost the scent. I would have thought I needed to run >./configure ... But it indicated that this has already been done. I have tested the system and I can see the "test" database and it's contents. Later in the documentation under "Connecting to and Disconnecting from the Server" I see the following command: mysql -h host -u user -p and from there I should see the welcom screen, but this dosen't happen. What am I doing wrong ?? Would I be better trashing it and getting the RPM from rpmfind and installing that instead - where I am assuming the rpm version will set up all the background admin work ready for use ? Best Regards Pete __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
