upgrade to Jaguar - can't "su" and mysql user acct disappeared

[stripeypants]

Hi,

I upgraded from 10.1.5 to Jaguar. I used to have two logins:

1--quix, an admin, pwd="blob"
2--mysql, the MySQL user acct, pwd="post"

Under 10.1.5, I could "su" to root using the pwd="blob".

Now, after the upgrade, mysql user does not appear in the login screen. However, if I try to create it again, it says it already exists. Also, "su" to root no longer accepts the pwd="blob" and mysql user no longer accepts pwd="post".

Any thoughts on how to clean this up?

TIA for any help.
SP

 

[cello]

I'm not sure if this will answer your question, but here's an easy way to set your root password so that su recognizes it:

Go to /Applications/Utilities
Open NetInfo Manager
Go to users -> [your username]
(Make sure the lock is unlocked)
Copy the (encrypted) garbage from your password
Click on root
Paste it into the field for the passwd there.

Now your root password will be the same as your regular admin password.
This can be dangerous, by the way, so make sure you know what you're doing, and that your admin account is totally secure. (i.e., make sure to change your password every once in a while and update it in the netinfo manager).