i think you have debian linux and can install packages from mirror.
there were any step :
1. as root , type
apt-get update
this command will get update list packages from mirror debian
2. type
apt-cache search mysql-server
this command will show result (mysql-server)
3. type
apt-get install mysql-server-5.0
4. mysql is installed
the default :
user mysql = root
password = (blank / no password)
Mandriva Linux 2009.1 has been released: "Mandriva announces today the launch of the final version of Mandriva Linux 2009.1. Quicker, easier and even more secure, this new version brings you a host of innovative features. Main components: KDE 4.2.2, GNOME 2.26, X.Org Server 1.6, Linux kernel 2.6.29, Xfce 4.6. Mandriva Linux 2009.1 comes with a big improvement in boot time and the Mandriva Control Center tools have been also optimized. Network center is now supporting advanced network configuration, together with additional pre-configured Internet providers, integration with new network devices and support for different wireless regulatory domains. The Mandriva security framework, msec, has been also redesigned. The ext4 file system is now supported in stable version and available during installation."
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