try passing the --host param to specify the ip address of the MySQL server. Lets say that you have MySQL running on 192.168.1.105
$ mysql --host=192.168.1.105 -u username -p do a man mysql for more info SK On Sat, 2003-05-31 at 15:34, ABHIJIT NAIK wrote: > Dear Friends, > > I am new user of MySQL and whenever I type mysql to start the ware it > simply states -- Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket > 'var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock'. I know I am doing something very wrong here > and mabe some of you might be able to help me solve this problem. > > I am running a SuSE Linux 8.2 version AMD Duron machine and already have a > subscription to my ISP to access their database. > > ALso, the file mysql.sock does not exist in the mysql folder. > > Thanking you all very much for your kind help. > > Sincerely, > ABHIJIT NAIK > > > > -- > MySQL General Mailing List > For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql > To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
