Problems installing mysql-4.0-alpha on my Redhat

Hi All, I'm trying to install mysql-4.0.0-alpha on my RedHat 7.1 linux box and somehow it's just not working. I follow all the instructions in the INSTALL-SOURCE file but I get some weird errors like these when I try to start mysql. Initially when i try to run the server by givi

Video game programming????

Hi I was just browsing thru the amazon.com site and just happened to read a customer review on the MySQL (other new riders) book by Paul DuBios and Michael Widenius. It has a wierd review from someone which says "I was extremely dissapointed to say the least. This book doesn't even begin to cove

MySQL and Perl

Hi I just wanted to know how well MySQL gels with Perl, when compared to MySQL and PHP. any ideas ?? regards Nilesh - Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/

How do i see system tables ???

Hi Can anyone tell me how do i see all the system tables (default tables) used by mysql. To see the databases i know that there is a "showdatabases" command. How do i see the system tables ? thanx in advance regards Nilesh -

Re: BDB Tables, InnoDB tables ??

Hi I just came across these words in the mailing lists. Can anyone tell me what are "BDB tables" and "InnoDB tables" . I am new to mysql and would like to know what are they . thanx in advance Nilesh -

BDB Tables, InnoDB tables ??

Hi I just came across these words in the mailing lists. Can anyone tell me what are "BDB tables" and "InnoDB tables" . I am new to mysql and would like to know what are they . thanx in advance Nilesh - Before pos

RPM or SourceCode ???

the source code ?? except that if we install from the source code it is a bit tedious where as with the rpm it is convineint. Are there any reasons other than this ?? i for one feel that installing from the source gives us a lot of options and flexibility thanx in advance. cheers !! Nilesh Parmar [EMAIL