Quoting Jon Ernster : > It doesn't make much sense why linux distros don't > change this, but it doesn't make sense why MySQL is shipped without a > root password either. I guess someone thinks it's a good idea, or > doesn't think it's a bad enough idea to fix a common sense security flaw. Maybe I misunderestimate your point, but if MySQL shipped with a root password, wouldn't that password have to be disclosed in the docs somewhere? I don't see how a known default password is any better than no password at all. Or are you saying that the installation or first startup should require the creation of a root password? That would make sense. alex --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss