Stuart,

>I have a web service which has been pointing to MySql on on the same windows server 2003, I am now trying to point it to a MySql on a linux box but I am getting the following error
>any ideas?
>

>An unhandled exception of type 'System.ArgumentException' occurred in System.Data.dll
>
>Additional information: Format of the initialization string does not conform to specification starting at index 70.
>

Sounds like a connection string problem. I recommend following the instructions in the MM .NET Dev Guide topic "If you are having problems connecting...". Make sure you get a proper connection string for attaching to your server and then use this in MM .NET.

Best Regards,