MYSQL server

to install mysql on ubuntu, all u need is , type this command onto your terminal

sudo apt-get install mysql-server

when it is done, u can either create and manage your database thru command line as MY SQL is a command line based application. OR...jeng jeng jeng... use can install an GUI application that can manage your MySQL.
For windows : Mysqlyog, MYSqlControl center,..,...
for ubuntu : mysql-admin,mysql-navigator, mysql-query-browser


Currently im using mysql-admin.
u can get this by command line

sudo apt-get install mysql-admin

or open your System > Administration > Synaptoc Package Manager
Search for mysql-admin and click apply. it will install it for you.