The reason is a syntax error (missing space after runlevel) in the file /etc/init/mysql.conf.
Line 8 says: and runlevel[2345]) but should be: and runlevel [2345]) with a space separating runlevel from [2345]. Thus the script, lines 6-9 should be start on (net-device-up and local-filesystems and runlevel [2345]) stop on runlevel [016] -- MySQL server fails to load on boot https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/598476 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mysql-5.1 in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs