Hi there,
Usually mysql.sock is configured to go into /tmp which is
readable/writable for anybody.
Like that if you delete it, simply restarting the server should
re-create it.
So, I'd suggest you check your configuration and the permissions.
Regards
jmr
-Original Message-
From: Sandeep Murthy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 17:38
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Mysql.sock- Help!
hi,
Can anyone pl tell me as to how I can resolve a missing mysql.sock
problem??? Can anyone pl send me the mysql.sock file??? been trying to
start mysql for the past 3 days and everytime am getting a "unable to
connect localhost error, missing mysql.sock"
I tried most of the suggestions found in the mysql documentation but
nothing
so far.. tried reinstalling too but nothing...
a strange thing, a couple of days back I did c the mysql.sock file in
the
/tmp dir but i can nolonger c it there.. did a find and came up with
nothing.. AM i seeing things!!??
trying every method possible to get it started...wanna try and c if
someone
can send me the mysql.sock file and c if it works...
TIA,
sandeep
Portugal
(thoroughly frustrated!)
P.S: This post has been discussed in various forums but have not helped
me
in solving this problem. Wud appreciate if anyone can gimme a hand..
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