The version of MySql that comes with RedHat 8.0 has a bug which causes mysqld to restart if a database request is received from a remote computer that is not listed in /etc/hosts. The quickfix is to put entries into the server's /etc/hosts file for all computers that need to connect to MySql. The permanent fix is to install the latest MySQL 3.23.54a release from http://www.mysql.com but the installation is not trivial. One notable difference is that RedHat calls the daemon "mysqld" and the MySql guys just call it "mysql" so you need to make appropriate changes. -- Psyche-list mailing list Psyche-list@redhat.com https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/psyche-list