I need help too...

[papabill]

I've been reading many of the cries for help for the same problem I am having, but nothing matches my situation. Here is my problem:

Koodi [Valitse] Laajenna



Could not connect to the database, see error message below.
Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)



Here are the details of my setup:
Computer: Macintosh G4 AGP Minitower
Processor: 400Mhz PowerPC G4
RAM: 1Gb SDRAM
OS: OS X 10.4.11
HD: ST320011A Quantum Fireball SE6.4A

phpMyAdmin: 2.11.11.1
MySQL: 5.0.87
UNIX socket: /tmp/mysql.sock
SMF version: 1.1.12

(Don't know what else to put for information)

Now, who can help with my problem? Anything would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

[Illori]

/tmp/ is not a good place for your mysql.sock to be located, which may be why php cant find it. you might be best asking for support on an apache/mysql/php forum for more detailed help.

[papabill]

Well, I just took matters into my own hands and moved /tmp/mysql.sock to /var/mysql

Don't know if it's gonna cause any problems, but I'll see.

If anyone has better advise, I'd sure appreciate it.

[JimM]

Does it work after you moved it?  If you google mysql.sock location you will get lots of information on that file.