cannot connect to mysql server

[Peter Gumbrell]

I have installed mysql on Mac OS X. when I attempt to access it either 
through a php page or through Terminal, I receive this message;

Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/tmp/mysql.sock'

I have just switched to a Mac and am unfamiliar with many aspects of 
unix. I read something about creating a symbolic link but am unsure how 
to do this and if this will solve the problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Peter

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