MySQL FC3

[Dave Foran]

> 
> 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
> 
Headed there...

I have tried a couple of things, but I need to ask one of the sql gurus
I work with about syntax

Dave


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