Fixing MySQL after upgrading to Snow Leopard

After upgrading to Snow Leopard, I found that MySQL would not start for me. I found this link that walked me through getting it up and running again.

http://planet-geek.com/archives/2009/09/osx-snow-leopar.html

I haven't had the time to figure out what exactly was messed up in the installation of Snow Leopard. If anyone knows, I would be interested in that nugget of information.

Fixing MySQL after upgrading to Snow Leopard

After upgrading to Snow Leopard, I found that MySQL would not start for me. I found this link that walked me through getting it up and running again.

http://planet-geek.com/archives/2009/09/osx-snow-leopar.html

I haven't had the time to figure out what exactly was messed up in the installation of Snow Leopard. If anyone knows, I would be interested in that nugget of information.

Install Java 1.5 on Snow Leopard using Pacifist

Download the official  Java 1.5 update 4 zip file from the Apple: Java 1.5 update 4
Open Java package (JavaForMacOSX10.5Update4.pkg file.) using Shareware utility called Pacifist ($20 per license)
After you have successfully opened the downloaded Java package:

• Using Finder application, navigate to
• HD -> System -> Library -> Frameworks -> Java.VMframework -> versions
• Select 1.5 and 1.5.0 versions and move them to Trash. Be sure to empty your trash.
• Using Pacifist, select 1.5, and 1.5.0, right-click and choose to install default location 

Install Java 1.5 on Snow Leopard using Pacifist

Download the official  Java 1.5 update 4 zip file from the Apple: Java 1.5 update 4
Open Java package (JavaForMacOSX10.5Update4.pkg file.) using Shareware utility called Pacifist ($20 per license)
After you have successfully opened the downloaded Java package:

• Using Finder application, navigate to
• HD -> System -> Library -> Frameworks -> Java.VMframework -> versions
• Select 1.5 and 1.5.0 versions and move them to Trash. Be sure to empty your trash.
• Using Pacifist, select 1.5, and 1.5.0, right-click and choose to install default location 

Java 1.5 update 4 issues with Snow Leopard

CAfter Mac OS X Snow Leopard upgrade, I had to download Java 1.5 update 4 and got following error:

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 update 4 can't be installed on this disk. This software can only be installed on Mac OS X Leopard

Here is a solution:

1. Click on Finder -> Utilities -> Disk Utility 
2. Click on HD and run Repair HD Permissions
3. Restart you Mac and magic should start happening!

Also see:

Another way to fix this issue 

Java 1.5 update 4 download for Snow Leopard

Java 1.5 update 4 issues with Snow Leopard

CAfter Mac OS X Snow Leopard upgrade, I had to download Java 1.5 update 4 and got following error:

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 update 4 can't be installed on this disk. This software can only be installed on Mac OS X Leopard

Here is a solution:

1. Click on Finder -> Utilities -> Disk Utility 
2. Click on HD and run Repair HD Permissions
3. Restart you Mac and magic should start happening!

Also see:

Another way to fix this issue 

Java 1.5 update 4 download for Snow Leopard

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6, J2SE 5.0 and J2SE 1.4.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.7 and later.

This release updates Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_13, J2SE 5.0 to version 1.5.0_19, and J2SE 1.4.2 to 1.4.2_21.

Download Java:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Java_for_Mac_OS_X_10_5_Update_4

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4

Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 4 delivers improved reliability, security, and compatibility for Java SE 6, J2SE 5.0 and J2SE 1.4.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.7 and later.

This release updates Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_13, J2SE 5.0 to version 1.5.0_19, and J2SE 1.4.2 to 1.4.2_21.

Download Java:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/Java_for_Mac_OS_X_10_5_Update_4