From: Matthew Smillie <M.B.Smillie@...>
Date: 2005-11-27T05:25:43+09:00
Subject: Re: Problem with rails

On Nov 26, 2005, at 20:02, Print Dude wrote:

> Just installed Ruby and rails as per onlamp.com
> Trying to work through the tutorial
> Downloaded and installed mysql
> Downloaded and installed MySqlFront
> No problems so far.
> SQL server started
> Trying to connect to localhost as root (no password) just like the  
> instructions say.  My Windows XP box times out waiting for connection.
> I've searched the FAQ and MySql Ref Man but can't find anything  
> that will tell me what I'm doing wrong.  I've uninstalled and  
> reinstalled just to make sure that I'm doing all the right steps in  
> the proper order.
>

Off the top of my head, I would say "firewall?"

More helpfully, I'd suggest trying the Rails mailing list, since  
they're going to be a lot more familiar with installation problems.

http://lists.rubyonrails.org/mailman/listinfo/rails

matthew smillie.