I am not able to start mysql using

/etc/init.d/mysql start

I get errors saying that /usr/bin/mysqladmin cannot connect to localhost and that "can't connect to local mysql server through socket /var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock"

the old lamp server floppy (knoppix-webserver-setup.zip) no longer seems to work.

I have a work project that needs mysql.

any advise greatly appreciated.

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