MySql 5.0.45 Installation

[cire_08]

hello guys,

I would like to seek an advice if the said information below (highlighted)shows that i have two mysqlserver (5.0.51b and 5.0.45) installed or running in my Slackware 12.1 server. If yes, pls guide or help me to uninstall the mysql 5.0.51b which is built-in or included in slackware 12.1 dvd iso. Mysql 5.0.45 was successfuly installed so i would like to retain it.

your help is highly appreciated.

mysql> status;
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mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.51b, for slackware-linux-gnu (i486) using EditLine wrapper

Connection id: 8
Current database:
Current user: root@localhost
SSL: Not in use
Current pager: stdout
Using outfile: ''
Using delimiter: ;
Server version: 5.0.45-log Source distribution
Protocol version: 10
Connection: Localhost via UNIX socket
Server characterset: latin1
Db characterset: latin1
Client characterset: latin1
Conn. characterset: latin1
UNIX socket: /tmp/mysql.sock
Uptime: 12 min 3 sec

[mflorell]

5.0.51b might be a default install if you selected to install it. if you compile a different version of MySQL it should overwrite most of the files, but you will still usually see some remains of the first install on the system.

[cire_08]

hi matt,

thanks for your advice.

So meaning i don't have to worry about it and just leave it like that?

thanks again.

[mflorell]

You should be fine. Please post if you run into any more issues with this.