clicky clicky searchy searchy . . .
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/history/262262
http://forums.mysql.com/read.php?11,...1556#msg-11556
This worked on my system too after upgrading mysql. Seems it was something with selinux. Still, I'm a newbie so, if this resolution poses security issues...paleez let me know.
Hope this helps...
Apexdv
Professional Newbie