Re: Problem reinstalling mysql

From: John Hasler (jhasler_at_debian.org)
Date: 11/29/04


Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:41:16 -0600

Madhusudan Singh wrote:
> 1. If mysql were removed, why would old settings still stay on, and why
> would they be needed at all for a new installation ?

If the package was removed but not purged the configuration files were left
in place. If the package was then installed again the old configuration
files were not replaced.

-- 
John Hasler


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