can't start MySql in Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard

Question

I\'ve googled this and could\'nt find anything new and useful for Apple\'s new OS SnowLeopard. I wonder if this is my mistake or I do need to do something?

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Answer 1

YOU MUST REINSTALL mySQL after upgrading to Snow Leopard and remove any previous versions as well as previous startup from the preference panel. install 86_64 10.5...I find the others did not work for me.

1. Download MySQL version Mac OS X 10.5 (x86_64) located at http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.4.html#macosx-dmg
2. Install startup Item (follow instructions)
3. Then install the beta version (follow instructions)
4. If you want the start up in the Preference Panel...install mySQL.prefpane I find that SQL does not run from the terminal unless you start mySQL in the preference panel.

Answer 2

snow leopard is different to the "old" leopard therefore its not surprising that the sources won' work... you should probably wait till the official release on friday and oracle might be releasing a properly working sql version soon.

Answer 3

I'd guess that your iMac isn't 64-bit (you state in another thread it is an original white intel iMac). Try the 32-bit version of MySQL–it should install directly over the 64-bit version, I think.

How to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3696

Answer 4

Easiest Solution I've found:

After installing the MySQL package for Mac OS X Snow Leopard (check whether you have a 32bit or 64bit processor). Can always default to the 32bit version to be safe.

Simply click to install the MySQL preferences inside the dmg and when prompted whether to allow access for just you or for the entire system, choose entire system.

This worked great for me.