MySQL FC3

[Steven Stern]

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