Nikos: The mysql.sock file is created by mysqld when it is running. The error you report is very common and you will find troubleshooting tips at: http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/Can_not_connect_to_server.html Doug On Tue, 18 Feb 2003 10:18:42 +0200, nikos wrote: >GlacierHi List >I run mysql 3,23.. in a RH 7.2 Linux web server.=20 >Sudenly mysql crash and non of my db's runnig. Mysqld (re) starts [OK].=20 >The message in my browser is that mysql.sock file is missing >Does knows why? What is this file? >Thanx > > > > -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php