Connecting to mysql from command line...a query

[nirav shah]

Hello,

I have mysql installed, and I can connect to it from command line, if I give this command:

>mysql -u root -p
Enter password: ****

mysql>
(done successfully)

But I want to connect directly, without being prompted for the password....like

>mysql -u root -p <password>

but still there is a prompt for password...can we not supply the password in the same line?

With thanks,
Nirav