[Koha] MySQL problem

[Joshua Ferraro]

Hey Michael,

On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 10:01 AM, Michael Sauers
<msauers at nlc.state.ne.us> wrote:
> Ricardo, thanks for your assistance as this makes perfect sense.
> However, my frustration level has just gone through the roof and I think
> I need the weekend to relax before coming back to this project. Here's
> why:
>
> I'm following the instructions in the document you're referring to
> (INSTALL.debian) as I've just installed the current Debian release on
> the respective computer. (The plan is to install Koha 3.) I'm at step
> 1.2, Set up your locale, which says that I "_MUST_" follow all the steps
> outlined there [http://wiki.koha.org/doku.php?id=encodingscratchpad]...
> BEFORE you install Koha." Ok, that's what I'm trying to do. Those
> instructions then tell me to log into MySQL using an account that
> INSTALL.debian doesn't tell me to create until step 2.2!
>
> So, basically the instructions are telling me to do something based on
> the results of something I haven't been told to do yet. I'll admit I'm a
> n00b to this but I do consider myself ready, willing and able to follow
> most technical instructions. Having those instructions in the correct
> order generally helps.
>
> Josh, I see you're the author of INSTALL.debian. Might this be something
> that can be correct for future users?
Good points ... we'll probably end up with two versions of the installation
documentation at some point:

1. INSTALL.debian (basic install procedures for Debian)
2. Koha Noobie guide (Installing from scratch if you haven't used Linux before)

I've gotten several comments from experienced debian users who found that
the INSTALL.debian file was too verbose, and needed a summary for those
who already know the basics.

However, one of our goals is low barrier to entry, so your feedback is useful,
thanks!

Cheers,

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