Need help uninstalling old version of mysql
 

Hello,
I need some help uninstalling the old version of MYSQL so that I may install the 4.0 version.

[root@h-64-105-xxx.xxx mysql]# rpm -e mysql-3.23.54a-11
error: Failed dependencies:
libmysqlclient.so.10 is needed by (installed) perl-DBD-MySQL-2.1021-3
[root@h-64-105-xxx.xxx mysql]# rpm -e perl-DBD-MySQL-2.1021-3
error: Failed dependencies:
perl-DBD-MySQL is needed by (installed) mysql-3.23.54a-11


As the text above states , I tried to remove mysql-3.23.54a-11 but it tell me that it has dependencies. then I tried to remove perl-DBD-MySQL-2.1021-3 and it tells me it needs mysql-3.23.54a-11 .

Whats gives. Help.
ps: I am new to Linux

Richie

Maximum RPM, the RPM bible.

You didn't mention your distro, but since Red Hat is the most popular rpm distribution, I will give you these links and suggest apt4rpm or Red Carpet for software management.

# Red Hat links
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Get your mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network

# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project

I am using RH 9.0

My favorite software manager for Red Hat is apt4rpm. For a gui front end, command:

apt-get install synaptic

after you install the two rpms for RH 9.0.

BTW, did you try the update flag when you attempted your install?

rpm -Uvh <packagname>.rpm

fancypiper: tried what u suggested --- same result

I found the right command

rpm -ev --nodeps mysql-3.23.4

it uninstalled
Thanks all

After installing the two apt4rpm packages, the command

apt-get dist-upgrade

will upgrade your system to the latest Red Hat 9.0 packages that are available.