On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 07:59:57AM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > I have not used a relational database since dBASEII was current. > About a year ago I attempted to install MariaDB but didn't find tutorial > which was a close enough match to my system. > > I found (and attempted to follow) instructions at: > https://www.tecmint.com/install-mariadb-in-debian/ > https://www.linode.com/docs/databases/mariadb/mariadb-setup-debian/ > > I successfully did: > apt-get install software-properties-common > apt-get install mariadb-server mariadb-client
First, I do not recommend that you follow the instructions on those pages for adding new repositories. It is aboslutely unnecessary. Debian stretch ships official packages for MaraiaDB 10.1 and unless you have a specific need to use packges from a third-party, it is best to steer clear of that. > > *BUT* both references auto-magically go to a GUI setup screen. > I'm using Debian 9 with MATE. > I don't find anything related on the Applications nor System menus. > Help please. > What specifically is it that you are looking for on the menu? What are you trying to do? Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sánchez
