do this at the prompt... echo $PATH whereis mysql
and compare the results. when in the bin directory type ./mysql as root... without ./ the shell wont find it... Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gary Hostetler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 8:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mysql command not found I just installed mysql but I get the command not found when I type mysql. I am in the bin directory. Anyone know what is going on here? Thanks Gary --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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