So how do I go from installing MySQL from the Software Center to inputing data into fields and bringing in a comma delimited file? 

I've only had brief experience with MSAccess and OOo Base a long time ago, so details are appreciated, I just want to get up and running. 

I have Ubuntu 10.10, 64 bit, if that affects much. If you can link me to a howto that does exactly what I'm looking for, that would work.