> > Dave Foran wrote: > > I have a major issue of sorts ;-) > > > > I have no idea what the password for root is > > I have tried a a number of recommended edits to try and either delete or > > replace the password but all have failed. > > > > The rpm on FC3 CD will not permit removal as yum has updated the file > > routine. I d/l the currant rpm and it will not allow removal. It says, > > this in not installed.. > > > > Any good thoughts short of re-installing everything and that is not a > > viable idea.. > > > > I need I think a way to un-install mysql and do a clean install.. > > > > Uninstalling/reinstalling won't help because the password is in the > database. Unless you blow away the MySQL database "mysql", it won't > help. Of course, if you do, you hose the whole thing anyway. > > Have you tried these "cures"? > > http://www.alt-php-faq.org/local/70 > http://lists.mysql.com/mysql/171366 > Headed there... I have tried a couple of things, but I need to ask one of the sql gurus I work with about syntax Dave > > > -- > fedora-list mailing list > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list >
