I guess that Carl's problem comes from the fact that when the /var/lib/mysql/ directory was restored from the backup media ownership was not restored correctly.
** Changed in: mysql-dfsg-5.1 (Ubuntu) Importance: Medium => Low ** Changed in: mysql-dfsg-5.1 (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Triaged ** Summary changed: - package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.31-1ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: sub-processo post-installation script retornou estado de sa?da de erro 1 + mysql server fails to start if existing /var/lib/mysql is not owned by mysql user -- mysql server fails to start if existing /var/lib/mysql is not owned by mysql user https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/354585 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mysql-dfsg-5.1 in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs