When I install Mysql on my linux workstation machine then it shows dependency error please tell me how can I solve this problem.And I can use mysql client on my workstation or not.


Thank you.

Are you installing from a RPM? Bad idea.
Find the file it needs and install it.

I think there is an option to ignore that error.

Yes I am using RPM files. And I want to know that option through which I can ignore this error.

I recommend installing it through the scource code.

I don't think Ignoring dependencies in shell is possible.
I only seen that option through GUI.

Originally posted by Palm
Are you installing from a RPM? Bad idea.
Find the file it needs and install it.
You know, odd as it may seem, MySQL website authors actually prefer you install it by RPM. When you go to download the package for MySQL, the source files are alllllll the way at the bottom with the RPMs right snug up top. Kinda strange.

Or install the precompiled binary for popular architectures (such as RedHat 7.1 i686) which you can dl from the mysql site.

When you installed the RPM, you got the dependency error.

Try that command line with one of these options:

--nodep
--nodeps

I think it is one of these two. If --nodep doesn't work, try
--nodeps.

Anyway, let me know which one is it.
If they both are wrong, I will try to figure it out.

Asia is right

--nodeps is the one to use.

Record the name of each package that is required, and go to rpmfind.net to search for those packages and install them first. Then the mysql package should install without error.

Also, get the offical mysql rpms.

Peter

I don't recommend using --nodeps unless you know exactly what you're doing. You may just end up with a broken installation, and then later will have to hunt down the required dependancies. It's better to do that first...

I recommend installing MySQL from sources. It will be compiled using whatever libraries are installed on your machine, and you won't have to worry about dependancy issues. Plus you have a bit more control over the installation/configuration.

I think they offer the RPMs first because that's what most people grab. MySQL is a monster to compile, but doesn't involve a lot of work (just time).

I want to say thanks to Asia.I resolved this problem by using the option '-nodep ".
Here so many pepole suggest me that I should install MySql from source .So I want to know from where I get it and How can I install it through this option.Since I am new user of Mysql So please help me.If It is possible then please also tell me how can I install MySql GUI.

Thank you