Unix commands

Hi, Within mysql how do I call a UNIX command, e.g to list a UNIX firectory/files. Much thanks. Daniel This e-mail message (and attachments) is confidential, and / or privileged and is intended for the use of the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail you mus

INSERT INTO not working

" ; Empty set (0.04 sec) mysql> Any suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks in advance Regards, Daniel Lim UNIX Systems Administartor NSW Dept. of Public Works Sydney, Australia This e-mail message (and attachments) is confidential, and / or privileged and is intended for the use of the addressee onl