hi all

trying to create a database for a forum software phpBB

I've got the webserver running and php,i can start mysql fine(I doing everything on the same PC, no hosting anywhere)

is mysql 3 different from 4 syntax wise?, my knoppix hdd install has mysql4 on it

i go to command line and type" mysql" then i get


mysql>

so I enter
"create database game_forum"

then i get
->
i dont know what to do next,i need to put in usernames and passwords

the phpBB software has a .php install gui,which i cant get done cos it cant connect to my database,cos I have got one i think

if i type" mysqlshow" i get

->

again

TIA