Re: difficulty starting mysql server

[rb <rb@panix.com>]

Jacob S <stormspotter@6Texans.net> writes:

> On 01 Dec 2004 17:25:31 -0500
> rb <rb@panix.com> wrote:
> 
> > I installed mysql-server 4.0.17 a while ago (Unstable). 
> 
> This part makes me assume you installed it via apt-get, using the deb
> from Unstable's mirrors. Is that right?

yes

[...]

> If this is installed via a .deb from Unstable, why aren't you using the
> init script to start it? As root, run "/etc/init.d/mysql start".

Good question!! solved the problem. thank-you. I'll try to configure so
that it starts as part of init series.

thanks again,

rb
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