mysql stored procedures

[elena]

am running mysql 5.0.15 on mac os (installed from xampp package)

When I try to create a stored procedure, I get the error "mysql.proc' table does not exist (I think I have privileges to view anything)

Indeed, when I look at "mysql" database, I don't see a table called "proc", even though based on manuals it should be there.

I am new to both mysql and mac os, basically, what do I do? If the easiest way is to upgrate the version my msql, I'd do that - but then - how do I do that over the existing (and working_ xampp package (that oncluced apache, php with pear, mysql etc etc)?

Thanks a lot!