Tom Brown spake the following on 8/31/2006 12:43 AM: > >> 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 Then maybe the new box needs to have the same linux distribution that was on the old box. That way everything is the same as the old box. Then maybe you could plan a test with a newer version of everything after you are back online. -- MailScanner is like deodorant... You hope everybody uses it, and you notice quickly if they don't!!!!