Malcolm Debono wrote:
> I really need some help on setting up mysql on windows xp.
> With the little knowledge I have I am not really up to learning about partitioning at present, it
> is descibed as RISKY BUSINESS! at
http://www.aboutdebian.com/dualboot.htm and I am
> only looking for the simplest installation possible.
Instlalling any system is risky. Installing a dual boot Linux is probably not more risky than installing important Windows software (I know nothing about Windows, but I do know experimented Windows users who had to re-install their whole system).
Before any serious installation, you should backup your important data. An backups are also critically important for MySQL databases (using the mysqldump command, of course).
I still suggest backing up your important data, and (you may start during the backup) read relevant documentation. Then you may consider installing Linux (choose your favorite distribution, but read a book before installing it!).
I'm niot sure there is a simple installation of MySQL, because database management systems are complex software, and there can't be a simplisitc way of installing and using them.
In other words, I think you cannot avoid the effort of learning. And whatever you'll do, you have to take dozens of hours learning (about MySQL, or about Windows administration, and/or about Linux) - before being able to use your system (with MySQL).
But don't expect people reading this forum to do the learning efforts at your place.
I am not a MySQL expert.
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