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Topic: MoWeS without mysql?

Trying to setup a simple server on old OLD slow computers.
Need something small and fast that will run only flat file databased cms
Hence, don't need MySql.

MysqlLite option in the future?

How do I setup MoWeS without MySql?

When MySql not installed, it says missing a file to start "mysqld-nt.exe"
Install MySQL and delete all files except mysqld-nt.exe and says missing another file mysql.ini
So, leave both files and delete all other files/folders except those listed in the error messages (and yes they are in the correct folder locations)

Apache looks like it will start, Mysql hangs, and then Apache will quit.

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Re: MoWeS without mysql?

Got it.

Ok- so previously i must have left another file in the mysql/bin folder along with the msqld-nt.exe (i think i left the .dll) as well.

So my MySql directory actually contained my.ini and bin/ + mysqld-nt.exe + libmysql.dll

This would result in httpd.exe cmd prompt not closing. If I closed the window apache crashed. If i left it open, apache would work, but 2 windows was annoying so kept trying to solve the problem.

Double checked my folder and deleted the libmysql.dll

The httpd.exe cmd prompt window then closed automatically and apache continued to run.
MySql then reports as not running.

Save myself a few MBs of space and hopefully a little power

I just made a copy of the MySql folder in case I ever need the database- but trying to stay flat-file.

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Re: MoWeS without mysql?

Nevermind

I restarted and it gave me the same error.

Although if I put up with the httpd.exe cmd prompt window being open I can save 15mb or ram.