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Subject: Re: mysql connect problems
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John DeStefano wrote:
[...]
> When I specify a value for "MySQL server" and for "DB root password"
> on the MediaWiki 1.3.8 installation page, I get "Couldn't connect to
> database" with a script note "MySQL error 1250: Client does not
> support authentication protocol requested by server; consider
> upgrading MySQL client".
> 
> When I omit the root password value, so it can connect with the user
> wikiuser, it says "Check name/pass or enter root password below", with
> notes "# MySQL error 1045: Access denied for user: 'root'@'localhost'
> (Using password: NO)" and "Trying regular user... need password."

OK, but is this a mysql problem? Can you connect as the relevant users 
from the command line?

Peter.


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