The /var/lib/mysql directory is suppose to have mysql:mysql permissions so thats probably what your problem is.
-- Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' to database SOMEDB https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/542543 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 [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
