[Tutor] Error connecting to MySQL from Python script

[Kent Johnson]

Kamal wrote:
> I have the MySQL Server (5.0.51) running on Windows XP machine, when I 
> try to connect to this server with a Python script, it gives the below 
> error. Wondering why is it happening?
> 
> _mysql_exceptions.Operational
> Error: (1251, 'Client does not support authentication protocol requested 
> by server; consider upgrading MySQL client')

What version of what client are you using? Have you considered upgrading it?

Kent