Am using mandrake 10.1, everything is running good, but i cant setup LAMP, am trying to see if linux can replace my original development platform which is windows, so far i haven't even setup one of the components, i tried mysql first but can't get it to work, i've successfully installed this in slackware and in FC, but those two distros were also too mch hassle.

I also tried installing tru the rpm but i cant run mysql keeps saying that i souldn't use root to run it and hinders me from running it (am using su for the root). I followed numerous tutorials but to no avail, so any one has a good tutorial to suggest? Am back in xp right now developing.

btw, after i installed mysql tru the rpm, i can't uninstall it now, and i dont know where the rpm put it

LOL

Welcome to Linux!

Problem is you are not aware how to use it properly; first remember all configurations stored in text file usually located in /etc directory.

Second once you installed application you need to start service via /etc/init.d/service-name start

RPM commands:
To install a RPM package:
rpm -ivh package_name.rpm

To delete a RPM package:
rpm -e package_name.rpm

To install or upgrade a RPM package that is currently installed to a newer version:
rpm -Uvh package_name.rpm

To get package information about a specific package:
rpm -qi package_name.rpm

FC, RHEL and MDK all are quite user friendly. Get good book to learn basis first. No one can teach you Linux in chat rooms or forums.

Hope this helps

As he posted...

Though start by setting up the URPMI sources as per the instructions in my sig.

URPMI will take care of a lot of things for you...

then

urpmi wizards webmin mysql

and you'll be able to adminster mysql from https://localhost:10000

once you

service webmin start

as root.

weird thing is, i followed the same instruction when i first setup a LAMP in my previous slackware 9.1, but can't seem to make it work in mdk, i'll try that urpmi idea, haha jez have to finish my work first in xp before i mess around again in linux thanks!

can version changes in mysql affects its installation? by installation i mean compiling from source