can't start MySql in Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard

Question

I\'ve googled this and could\'nt find anything new and useful for Apple\'s new OS SnowLeopard. I wonder if this is my mistake or I do need to do something?

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Answer 1

I'd guess that your iMac isn't 64-bit (you state in another thread it is an original white intel iMac). Try the 32-bit version of MySQL–it should install directly over the 64-bit version, I think.

How to tell if your Intel-based Mac has a 32-bit or 64-bit processor
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3696