mysql access error

[Muddafarker]

I'm trying to access mysql.
I'm using the terminal and typed in "mysql"

I then get the error:

ERROR 2002: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)

What does this mean and how can I fix this?

(I tried to use Tora as well, but got the same error)

[boblucci]

is mysql running???

try ps -ax | grep mysql

who are you doing it as, root or a regular user?

[Kernel_Killer]

Remember that the mysql program is just the client. If the server isn't running, just run:

safe_mysqld &

Of course if you are wanting to connect to a different host. Just use the -h switch.

mysql -h 192.168.0.1