Now I have solved the problem I asked you to help me! The problem was when to invoke mysql_install_db.
I invoked it before l let the daemon start, following the instruction of a textbook on MySQL. I have found in a magazine that I shoulld have run the script after letting the mysql daemon start! Itoh Kohji -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]