020507 16:48:43 mysqld ended

[Bo_Shi]

the specific error in the log states:

/usr/libexec/mysqld: Can't find file: './mysql/host.frm' (errno: 13)

mysql ended

I've checked the directory and the file exists - any suggestions?

regards,
bo

[Bo_Shi]

Sorry, by the way - the install is slackware package on slackware 8