Try /usr/bin/safe_mysqld The mysqld_safe is 4.0.x version.
Also, try reading the installtion instructions and check out the manual online at mysql.com -James -----Original Message----- From: Claritinet.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 11:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 3.23 redhat 9 server install hi, i have installed the redhat 9 server with php, apache 2, perl and of course mysql 3.23.54. my problem is i can't access it or start it or anything. so i tried to reinstall and it says its already there. find /usr/ -name mysql_safe tried this and i get nothing tried this start mysql server again bash: start: command not found tried this rpm -ivh MySQL-client-3.23.58-1.i386.rpm get this file /usr/bin/mysqladmin from install of MySQL-client-3.23.58-1 conflict s with file from package mysql-server-3.23.54a-11 tried this and get ./scripts/mysql_install_db bash: ./scripts/mysql_install_db: No such file or directory mysql is installed i just cant start it or seem to do anything. does anyone have any ideas regards blair -- 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]