Hi var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock
is created when MySQl runs, it may be a permissions problem with the directory - does MySql have write permission for this directory Peter -----Original Message----- From: Vishal Thakur [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 June 2003 10:37 To: ABHIJIT NAIK Cc: MySQL; SuSE Subject: Re: Help NEWBIE! re-install mysql, it wont work without mysql.sock. On Sun, 2003-06-01 at 01:04, ABHIJIT NAIK wrote: > Dear Friends, > > I am new user of MySQL and whenever I type mysql to start the ware it > simply states -- Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket > 'var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock'. I know I am doing something very wrong here > and mabe some of you might be able to help me solve this problem. > > I am running a SuSE Linux 8.2 version AMD Duron machine and already have a > subscription to my ISP to access their database. > > ALso, the file mysql.sock does not exist in the mysql folder. > > Thanking you all very much for your kind help. > > Sincerely, > ABHIJIT NAIK > > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
