> I am getting [root@saabworld default]# mysql Welcome to the MySQL > monitor. Commands end with ; or \g. > Your MySQL connection id is 14 to server version: 3.23.54 > > Type 'help;' or '\h' for help. Type '\c' to clear the buffer. > > mysql> use mysql > ERROR 1044: Access denied for user: '@localhost' to database 'mysql' > mysql> > > How do i rectify this ---- [root@saabworld default]# mysql -u root -p <cr> Now MySQL should prompt you for the root password. :b! Brian D. McGrew { brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx || brian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx } -- > This is a test. This is only a test! Had this been an actual emergency, you would have been told to cancel this test and seek professional assistance!