This problem is resolved only after the following lines aptitude purge mysql-server mysql-server-5.5 mysql-client mysql-client-5.5 mysql-common
removing mysql-common removed dozens of other packages, which I copied and now reinstalling. after that I removed the mysql etc folder sudo rm /etc/mysql/ -R and reninstalled the mysql sudo aptitude install mysql-server mysql-client This resolves the problem, however the bug is there and should be sorted out. JazakAllah -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1001553 Title: mysql-server failed to start after daily upgrade, reinstalling does not help To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mysql-5.5/+bug/1001553/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
