problem with mysql

[Jonno2002]

hi im having trouble restoring my database with mysql, im using the xampp package but when i try and run a mysql command it doesnt work for example:

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explora:/opt/lampp/bin# mysql -uroot -p******** ipb < ipb.sql
bash: mysql: command not found
explora:/opt/lampp/bin#

before trying debian i was using damn small linux and i didnt have this problem, i dont know why its saying command not found when the "mysql" file is right in that directory.

the webserver is working fine and mysql runs fine but i just cant run that command.

if it helps im using a fresh install using the netinstall so its just a minimal installation so i can get a webserver up and running

im a linux newbie so any help is apreciated

[Jonno2002]

figured it out i had to type "./mysql" instead of "mysql" for some reason, it worked in damn small linux the other way but oh well its done now so its all good