I am using mysql 3.22.32 on solaris. when i start safe_mysqld , two process start : safe_mysqld and mysqld. But when i try to access to the database with an http request, or with mysql (the command line) nothing append ... there is nothing in var/server.err do you have an idee or where to search . Thanks Ben. P.S : with http request it's not the message when the server is not started ( Warning: MySQL Connection Failed: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/tmp/mysql.sock' (146) ) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php