> Why does the version of mysql that comes with 4.x not work? The compat > libs and oldpassword options should allow it to work with 3.x mysql > clients just fine. > > Since you're not using the provided mysql for 4.x, how did you install > what you've got? > I think at this point you need to provide some more details for what > you're doing and how you got there. 'they' want the new box to have exact same versions of software to one that recently died. I am afraid its as simple as that and at the moment i can't change that. If i can prove that it is not possible then i may be able to change versions somewhat but i need to attempt to get this working first. thanks for your input regarding the compat libs