title: Set mysql skip-networking to off
body: <p>I'm trying to setup my Ubuntu 12.10 server to accept remote mysql connections, however I am having difficulties setting skip-networking to off. Note I have already set the bind-address to the internet facing IP, instead of 127.0.0.1.</p>
  
  <p>When I look in /etc/mysql/my.conf, the line "skip-networking" doesn't exist, however when I "mysql -p -u root" and then "SHOW VARIABLES;" "skip-networking" is "ON". I have added it as "#skip-networking" and restarted mysql service too.</p>
  
  <p>I have looked to see if there are any stray my.conf files around in my home folder and /etc/ to no luck.</p>
  
  <p>I am using mysql 5.5.</p>
  
  <p>Anyone got any ideas how else I can set this?</p>