Can you install MySQL without Root Access

[RyanLanane]

I need MySQL installed to install a script I have, however my problems lies with the fact that the old user name and pass I had to my previous mysql database (which was a stand alone server) isn't working any more.

Rather than waiting to get the proper login info (sometiems it can take weeks sometimes only a day - but better safe than sorry) I was considering installing MySQL on to my server but I don't have root access.

I am guessing you do need root access as you pry have to modify the httpd.conf file, along with needing access to directories only root users are allowed into - But if someone could shed some light on this for me I would appreciate it.

Ryan