check /usr/local/var/servername.err /.log or whereever your data files are.. perhaps it can't bind to an ip address or something like that.. the logfile might help..
On Thu, 17 Jul 2003, Helen wrote: > when I enter: > cd /usr/local/mysql > sudo chown -R mysql data/ > sudo echo > sudo ./bin/mysqld_safe & > > mysqld starts and ends. I am using a Mac with OSX 10.2.4 and have > installed 4.0.4 > > Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! > > Helen -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
