How to configure MySQL ODBC driver to connect to a mysql server on my own side of the router?

[Bill Karwin]

Re: How to configure MySQL ODBC driver to connect to a mysql serveron my own side of the router?

MLH wrote:[color=blue]
> !SUCCESS!
>
> All I did was rem out the line in my.cnf with the
> loopback address in it. that's it! I'm ODBC'ing
> away - happy as a clam.[/color]

Hooray!
[color=blue]
> Never had to be able to telnet to the linux box[/color]

In case you're interested, there's nothing magic about telnet 3306.
It's just a test that someone suggested. Kind of like telephoning your
home phone number to make sure your answering machine is on, even if you
don't leave a message.

Regards,
Bill K.

[MLH]

Re: How to configure MySQL ODBC driver to connect to a mysql server on my own side of the router?

<big snip>
A personal thanks to you, Bill, for your patience and generosity.
And thanks to the others who shared their hard-earned knowledge.
I appreciate it and hope I can one day add helpful comments to
this group.

Warmest regards,
Mike Harvell