title: Possible to 'Show MySQL Variables' with PHP code onto the browser?
body: <p>Is this possible:</p>
  
  <pre><code> mysql_query("SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'query%'");
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>in php?</p>
  
  <p>If so how can I display the variables onto the browser?</p>
  
  <p>If it is not possible, which mysql command tool is easiest and free to download?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks</p>