In a previous message, "Dalton S.R.F"
Well, I already know the sql syntax, I just wanted some easy way to initialize the sql server, like I did with the M$ SQL Server, where it was just a small button on the tray which I could turn on and off.
OIC. I wouldn't have thought this was a huge issue, but if it is, you can either use the YaST runlevel editor (which is quite a hassle compared with a single button) or create a script that checks whether mysqld is running, then starts it if it's not running or stops it if it is. However, what that script should be, I can't tell you off the top of my head - but there are other here with more bash knowledge than I. It shouldn't be hard, though! rc -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Valley of the Kings: ransack an ancient Egyptian tomb but beware of mummies!