Re: mysql_connect does not connect

> "Markus Mayer" <mymaillists@gmx.at> wrote in message > news:200409161142.05948.mymaillists@gmx.at... >> >> It is our experience at my employer that the firewall in XP-SP2, as well >> as >> other firewalls that are available, are very relevant. > > Thank you. I have not seen anything that states that explicitly. I doubt > that SP2 makes a difference; the main reason I mentioned it is just to be > thorough. I am nearly certain that the XP firewall, including the XP-SP2 > version, is turned off. You should check as XP SP2 firewall is turned on by default. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242 A lot of programs are affected by this...possibly MySQL, too? Anyways, I'm telling my friends and family to steer clear of SP2 upgrade till the dust settles and the kinks are worked out. -- --Matthew Sims --<http://killermookie.org>