How do I start MYSQL in UBUNTU? I have intalled the software but am unable to use it.

Asked by Ravi Nilakantan

Hi UBUNTU Expert advisor!
I want to learn SQL so I installed MYSQL 5.0 . I do not know how to start MYSQL using the Terminal.
Regards,
Ravi

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Old_Soldier (charles.davis) said :
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mysqld -p
should prompt you for your mysql root password and start mysql

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