I would like to install MySQL 5.0.x beta into two computers and test them. They will run Windows XP Home Edition (of course with massive updates and whatsnot) and Linux (SlackWare 10.0 vanilla). I am familiar with Registry Editor and bash shell scripting for /etc start up directory in technical level. My question here is, how can I set both of them to run ONLY essential utilities necessary to support MySQL with good security settings? And, no I do not mean computer inside a locked room without network support :) I would like to know if anyone had experience and have a resource for it on line? I would expect various opinions about them, and would like to hear 'em.
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