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

1. Change the following to the file /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server the follow lines:

   basedir="/usr/local/mysql"
   
   datadir="/usr/local/mysql/data"
   

   and save it.

2. In the file /etc/rc.common add the follow line at end: /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqld_safe --user=mysql &