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@c @item @c @item
@c no answer from server 990830 @c no answer from server 990830
@c @uref{http://www.voicenet.com/~zellert/tjFM, A JDBC driver for @strong{MySQL}} @c @uref{http://www.voicenet.com/~zellert/tjFM}@*
@item @c A JDBC driver for @strong{MySQL}.
@uref{http://www.wernhart.priv.at/php/, @strong{MySQL} + PHP demos}
@item @item @uref{http://www.wernhart.priv.at/php/}@*
@uref{http://www.dbwww.com/, ForwardSQL: HTML interface to manipulate @strong{MySQL} databases} @strong{MySQL} + PHP demos.
@item
@uref{http://www.daa.com.au/~james/www-sql/, WWW-SQL: Display database @item @uref{http://www.dbwww.com/}@*
information} ForwardSQL: HTML interface to manipulate @strong{MySQL} databases.
@item
@uref{http://www.minivend.com/minivend/, Minivend: A Web shopping cart} @item @uref{http://www.daa.com.au/~james/www-sql/}@*
@item WWW-SQL: Display database information.
@uref{http://www.heitml.com/, HeiTML: A server-side extension of HTML and
a 4GL language at the same time} @item @uref{http://www.minivend.com/minivend/}@*
@item Minivend: A Web shopping cart.
@uref{http://www.metahtml.com/, Metahtml: A Dynamic Programming Language
for WWW Applications} @item @uref{http://www.heitml.com/}@*
@item HeiTML: A server-side extension of HTML and a 4GL language at the same time.
@uref{http://www.binevolve.com/, VelocityGen for Perl and Tcl}
@item @item @uref{http://www.metahtml.com/}@*
@uref{http://hawkeye.net/, Hawkeye Internet Server Suite} Metahtml: A Dynamic Programming Language for WWW Applications.
@item
@uref{http://www.fastflow.com/, Network Database Connection For Linux} @item @uref{http://www.binevolve.com/}@*
@item VelocityGen for Perl and Tcl.
@uref{http://www.wdbi.net/,
@item @uref{http://hawkeye.net/}@*
Hawkeye Internet Server Suite.
@item @uref{http://www.fastflow.com/}@*
Network Database Connection For Linux
@item @uref{http://www.wdbi.net/}@*
WDBI: Web browser as a universal front end to databases which supports WDBI: Web browser as a universal front end to databases which supports
@strong{MySQL} well.} @strong{MySQL} well.
@item
@uref{http://www.webgroove.com/, WebGroove Script: HTML compiler and server-side scripting language} @item @uref{http://www.webgroove.com/}@*
@item WebGroove Script: HTML compiler and server-side scripting language.
@uref{http://www.ihtml.com/, A server-side web site scripting language}
@item @item @uref{http://www.ihtml.com/}@*
@uref{ftp://ftp.igc.apc.org/pub/myodbc/README, How to use @strong{MySQL} with ColdFusion on Solaris} A server-side Web site scripting language.
@item
@uref{http://calistra.com/MySQL/,Calistra's ODBC @strong{MySQL} Administrator} @item @uref{ftp://ftp.igc.apc.org/pub/myodbc/README}@*
@item How to use @strong{MySQL} with ColdFusion on Solaris.
@uref{http://www.webmerger.com, Webmerger}
This CGI tool interprets files and generates dynamic output @item @uref{http://calistra.com/MySQL/}@*
based on a set of simple tags. Ready-to-run drivers for @strong{MySQL} and PostgreSQL Calistra's ODBC @strong{MySQL} Administrator.
through ODBC.
@item @item @uref{http://www.webmerger.com}@*
@uref{http://phpclub.unet.ru/index_e.php3, PHPclub}. Tips and tricks for PHP Webmerger - This CGI tool interprets files and generates dynamic output
@item based on a set of simple tags. Ready-to-run drivers for @strong{MySQL} and
@uref{http://www.penguinservices.com/scripts, @strong{MySQL} and Perl Scripts} PostgreSQL through ODBC.
@item
@uref{http://www.widgetchuck.com, The Widgetchuck; Web Site Tools and Gadgets} @item @uref{http://phpclub.unet.ru/index_e.php3}@*
@item PHPclub - Tips and tricks for PHP.
@uref{http://www.adcycle.com/, AdCycle} advertising management software
@item @item @uref{http://www.penguinservices.com/scripts}@*
@uref{http://www.bidsystems.com/pwPage, pwPage} provides an extremely @strong{MySQL} and Perl Scripts.
@item @uref{http://www.widgetchuck.com}@*
The Widgetchuck; Web Site Tools and Gadgets
@item @uref{http://www.adcycle.com/}@*
AdCycle - advertising management software.
@item @uref{http://www.bidsystems.com/pwPage}@*
pwPage - provides an extremely
fast and simple approach to the creation of database forms. That is, fast and simple approach to the creation of database forms. That is,
if a database table exists and an HTML page has been constructed using if a database table exists and an HTML page has been constructed using
a few simple guidelines, pwPage can be immediately used for table data a few simple guidelines, pwPage can be immediately used for table data
selections, insertions, updates, deletions and selectable table content selections, insertions, updates, deletions and selectable table content
reviewing. reviewing.
@item
@uref{http://www.omnis-software.com/products/studio/studio.html, OMNIS} @item @uref{http://www.omnis-software.com/products/studio/studio.html}@*
OMNIS Studio is a rapid application development (RAD) tool. OMNIS Studio is a rapid application development (RAD) tool.
@item
@uref{http://www.webplus.com, talentsoft Web+ 4.6} @item @uref{http://www.webplus.com}@*
Web+ is a powerful and comprehensive development language for use in talentsoft Web+ 4.6 - a powerful and comprehensive development language for
creating web-based client/server applications without writing complicated, use in creating web-based client/server applications without writing
low-level and time-consuming CGI programs. complicated, low-level, and time-consuming CGI programs.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Database design tools with MySQL support @subheading Database Design Tools with MySQL Support
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.mysql.com/dezign/index.html}@*
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/dezign/index.html, "DeZign for "DeZign for databases" is a database development tool that uses an
databases" is a database development tool using an entity relationship diagram (ERD).
entity relationship diagram (ERD).}
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Web servers with @strong{MySQL} tools @subheading Web Servers with @strong{MySQL} Tools
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://bourbon.netvision.net.il/mysql/mod_auth_mysql/}@*
@uref{http://bourbon.netvision.net.il/mysql/mod_auth_mysql/, An Apache An Apache authentication module.
authentication module} @item @uref{http://www.roxen.com/}@*
@item The Roxen Challenger Web server.
@uref{http://www.roxen.com/, The Roxen Challenger Web server}
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Extensions for other programs @subheading Extensions for Other Programs
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.seawood.org/msql_bind/}@*
@uref{http://www.seawood.org/msql_bind/, @strong{MySQL} support for BIND @strong{MySQL} support for BIND (The Internet Domain Name Server).
(The Internet Domain Name Server)}
@item @item @uref{http://www.inet-interactive.com/sendmail/}@*
@uref{http://www.inet-interactive.com/sendmail, @strong{MySQL} support for @strong{MySQL} support for Sendmail and Procmail.
Sendmail and Procmail}
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Using @strong{MySQL} with other programs @subheading Using @strong{MySQL} with Other Programs
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.iserver.com/support/addonhelp/database/mysql/msaccess.html}
@uref{http://www.iserver.com/support/addonhelp/database/mysql/msaccess.html, Using @strong{MySQL} with Access} Using @strong{MySQL} with Access.
@item
@uref{http://www.iserver.com/support/contrib/perl5/modules.html,Installing new Perl modules that require locally installed modules} @item @uref{http://www.iserver.com/support/contrib/perl5/modules.html}
Installing new Perl modules that require locally installed modules.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading ODBC related links @subheading ODBC-related Links
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.iodbc.org/}@*
@uref{http://www.iodbc.org/,Popular iODBC Driver Manager (libiodbc) now available in Open Source format} Popular iODBC Driver Manager (libiodbc) now available in Open Source format.
@item
@uref{http://users.ids.net/~bjepson/freeODBC/,The FreeODBC Pages} @item @uref{http://users.ids.net/~bjepson/freeODBC/}@*
@item The FreeODBC Pages.
@uref{http:/http://genix.net/unixODBC/,unixodbc}
@item @uref{http:/http://genix.net/unixODBC/}@*
The unixODBC Project goals are to develop and promote unixODBC to be the The unixODBC Project goals are to develop and promote unixODBC to be the
definitive standard for ODBC on the Linux platform. definitive standard for ODBC on the Linux platform. This is to include GUI
This is to include GUI support for KDE. support for KDE.
@item
@uref{http://www.sw-soft.com/products/BtrieveODBC/} @item @uref{http://www.sw-soft.com/products/BtrieveODBC/}@*
A @strong{MySQL}-based ODBC drivers for Btrieve A @strong{MySQL}-based ODBC drivers for Btrieve.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading @strong{API} related links @subheading @strong{API}-related Links
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item
@c FIX i get no route on this host on 7/31/2k, check later (jcole) @c FIX i get no route on this host on 7/31/2k, check later (jcole)
@uref{http://www.amedea.cz/mysqlx/index.html, MySQL COM extension} @item @uref{http://www.amedea.cz/mysqlx/index.html}@*
With this COM object you can use MySQL also on Windows with ASP MySQL COM extension - With this COM object you can use MySQL also on
pages or with Delphi, Visual Basic, Visual C++, ... languages. Windows with ASP pages or with Delphi, Visual Basic, Visual C++, etc.
@item
@uref{http://www.jppp.com, www.jppp.com} @item @uref{http://www.jppp.com/}@*
Partially implemented TDataset-compatible components for @strong{MySQL}. Partially implemented TDataset-compatible components for @strong{MySQL}.
@item
@uref{http://www.riverstyx.net/qpopmysql/,qpopmysql} @item @uref{http://www.riverstyx.net/qpopmysql/}@*
A patch to allow POP3 authentication from a @strong{MySQL} database. qpopmysql - A patch to allow POP3 authentication from a @strong{MySQL}
There's also a link to Paul Khavkine's patch for Procmail to allow database. There's also a link to Paul Khavkine's patch for Procmail to allow
any MTA to deliver to users in a @strong{MySQL} database. any MTA to deliver to users in a @strong{MySQL} database.
@item
@uref{http://www.pbc.ottawa.on.ca,Visual Basic class generator for Active X} @item @uref{http://www.pbc.ottawa.on.ca}@*
@item Visual Basic class generator for Active X.
@uref{http://www.lilback.com/macsql/, Client libraries for the Macintosh}
@item @uref{http://www.lilback.com/macsql/}@*
Client libraries for the Macintosh.
@c 404 not found @c 404 not found
@c @item @c @item @uref{http://tfdec1.fys.kuleuven.ac.be/~michael/fpc-linux/mysql}@*
@c @uref{http://tfdec1.fys.kuleuven.ac.be/~michael/fpc-linux/mysql, @c @strong{MySQL} binding to Free Pascal.
@c @strong{MySQL} binding to Free Pascal}
@item @item @uref{http://www.dedecker.net/jessie/scmdb/}@*
@uref{http://www.dedecker.net/jessie/scmdb/, SCMDB}. SCMDB - an add-on for SCM that ports the mysql C library to scheme (SCM).
SCMDB is an add-on for SCM that ports the mysql C library to scheme (SCM).
With this library scheme developers can make connections to a mySQL With this library scheme developers can make connections to a mySQL
database and use embedded SQL in their programs. database and use embedded SQL in their programs.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Other @strong{MySQL}-related links @subheading Other @strong{MySQL}-related Links
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.wix.com/mysql-hosting/}@*
@uref{http://www.wix.com/mysql-hosting, Registry of Web providers who Registry of Web providers who support @strong{MySQL}.
support @strong{MySQL}}
@item @item @uref{http://www.softagency.co.jp/mysql/index.en.phtml}@*
@uref{http://www.softagency.co.jp/mysql/index.en.phtml, Links about using Links about using @strong{MySQL} in Japan/Asia.
@strong{MySQL} in Japan/Asia}
@item @item @uref{http://abattoir.cc.ndsu.nodak.edu/~nem/mysql/udf/}@*
@uref{http://abattoir.cc.ndsu.nodak.edu/~nem/mysql/udf/, @strong{MySQL} UDF Registry} @strong{MySQL} UDF Registry.
@item
@uref{http://www.open.com.au/products.html, Commercial Web defect tracking @item @uref{http://www.open.com.au/products.html}@*
system} Commercial Web defect tracking system.
@item
@uref{http://www.stonekeep.com/pts/, PTS: Project Tracking System} @item @uref{http://www.stonekeep.com/pts/}@*
@item PTS: Project Tracking System.
@uref{http://tomato.nvgc.vt.edu/~hroberts/mot, Job and software tracking
system} @item @uref{http://tomato.nvgc.vt.edu/~hroberts/mot}@*
@c @item Job and software tracking system.
@c Error 404 990830
@c @uref{http://home.wxs.nl/cgi-bin/planeteers/pgidszoek.cgi, Full-text search engine using @strong{MySQL}} @item @uref{http://www.cynergi.net/non-secure/exportsql/}@*
@item ExportSQL: A script to export data from Access95+.
@uref{http://www.cynergi.net/non-secure/exportsql/, ExportSQL: A script
to export data from Access95+} @item @uref{http://SAL.KachinaTech.COM/H/1/MYSQL.html}@*
@item SAL (Scientific Applications on Linux) @strong{MySQL} entry.
@uref{http://SAL.KachinaTech.COM/H/1/MYSQL.html, SAL (Scientific
Applications on Linux) @strong{MySQL} entry} @item @uref{http://www.infotech-nj.com/itech/index.shtml}@*
@c Removed 990510 A consulting company which mentions @strong{MySQL} in the right company.
@c @item
@c @uref{http://www.cgishop.com/bin/mysqllist, @strong{MySQL} Apps and @item @uref{http://www.pmpcs.com/}@*
@c Utilities Listing} PMP Computer Solutions. Database developers using @strong{MySQL} and
@c @item @code{mSQL}.
@c @uref{http://www.luth.se/~goggi/proj/mysql/man/mysql.pdf, The
@c @strong{MySQL} reference manual in Adobe PDF format} @item @uref{http://www.aewa.org/}@*
@item Airborne Early Warning Association.
@uref{http://www.infotech-nj.com/itech/index.shtml, A consulting company
which mentions @strong{MySQL} in the right company} @item @uref{http://21ccs.com/~gboersm/y2kmatrix/}@*
@item Y2K tester.
@uref{http://www.pmpcs.com/, PMP Computer Solutions. Database developers using
@strong{MySQL} and @code{mSQL}}
@item
@uref{http://www.aewa.org, Airborne Early Warning Association }
@item
@uref{http://21ccs.com/~gboersm/y2kmatrix/, Y2K tester}
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading SQL and database interfaces @subheading SQL and Database Interfaces
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://java.sun.com/products/jdbc/}@*
@uref{http://java.sun.com/products/jdbc/, The JDBC database access API} The JDBC database access API.
@item
@uref{http://www.gagme.com/mysql, Patch for @code{mSQL} Tcl} @item @uref{http://www.gagme.com/mysql}@*
@item Patch for @code{mSQL} Tcl.
@uref{http://www.amsoft.ru/easysql/, EasySQL: An ODBC-like driver manager}
@item @item @uref{http://www.amsoft.ru/easysql/}@*
@uref{http://www.lightlink.com/hessling/rexxsql.html, A REXX interface to SQL databases} EasySQL: An ODBC-like driver manager.
@item
@uref{http://www.mytcl.cx/, Tcl interface based on tcl-sql with many bugfixes.} @item @uref{http://www.lightlink.com/hessling/rexxsql.html}@*
@item A REXX interface to SQL databases.
@uref{http://www.binevolve.com/~tdarugar/tcl-sql, Tcl interface}
@item @uref{http://www.mytcl.cx/}@*
Tcl interface based on tcl-sql with many bugfixes.
@item @uref{http://www.binevolve.com/~tdarugar/tcl-sql/}@*
Tcl interface.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Examples of MySQL use @subheading Examples of MySQL Use
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item
@c Added 990601 @c Added 990601
@c EMAIL: thuss@little6.com (Todd Huss) @c EMAIL: thuss@little6.com (Todd Huss)
@uref{http://www.little6.com/about/linux/, Little6 Inc} An online contract and job finding site that is powered by @strong{MySQL}, PHP3 and Linux. @item @uref{http://www.little6.com/about/linux/}@*
@item Little6 Inc., An online contract and job finding site that is powered by
@strong{MySQL}, PHP3, and Linux.
@c Added 990521 @c Added 990521
@c EMAIL: nh@delec.com (Hillbrecht Nicole) @c EMAIL: nh@delec.com (Hillbrecht Nicole)
@uref{http://www.delec.com/is/products/prep/examples/BookShelf/index.html, DELECis} A tool which makes it very easy to create an automatically generated table documentation. They have used @strong{MySQL} as an example. @item @uref{http://www.delec.com/is/products/prep/examples/BookShelf/index.html}
DELECis - A tool that makes it very easy to create an automatically generated
table documentation. They have used @strong{MySQL} as an example.
@c @item @c @item
@c Added 990531. Removed 000201 -> No answer from server @c Added 990531. Removed 000201 -> No answer from server
@c EMAIL: sfambro@hotmail.com (Steve Fambro) @c EMAIL: sfambro@hotmail.com (Steve Fambro)
...@@ -2287,93 +2307,110 @@ which mentions @strong{MySQL} in the right company} ...@@ -2287,93 +2307,110 @@ which mentions @strong{MySQL} in the right company}
@c license plate database with all of the registered Utah vehicles (over @c license plate database with all of the registered Utah vehicles (over
@c 1.2 million). The License plate field is indexed.....so the *searches* @c 1.2 million). The License plate field is indexed.....so the *searches*
@c are instantaneous. @c are instantaneous.
@item
@c Added 990521 @c Added 990521
@c EMAIL: info@worldrecords.com (Jim Rota) @c EMAIL: info@worldrecords.com (Jim Rota)
@uref{http://www.worldrecords.com, World Records} A search engine for information about music that uses @strong{MySQL} and PHP. @item @uref{http://www.worldrecords.com}@*
@item World Records - A search engine for information about music that uses
@uref{http://www.webtechniques.com/archives/1998/01/note/, @strong{MySQL} and PHP.
A Contact Database using @strong{MySQL} and PHP}
@item @item @uref{http://www.webtechniques.com/archives/1998/01/note/}@*
@uref{http://modems.rosenet.net/mysql/, Web based interface and Community Calender with PHP} A Contact Database using @strong{MySQL} and PHP.
@item
@uref{http://www.odbsoft.com/cook/sources.htm, Perl package to generate html from a SQL table structure and for generating SQL statements from an html form.} @item @uref{http://modems.rosenet.net/mysql/}@*
@item Web based interface and Community Calender with PHP.
@uref{http://www.gusnet.cx/proj/telsql/,Basic telephone database using @code{DBI}/@code{DBD}}.
@item @item @uref{http://www.odbsoft.com/cook/sources.htm}@*
@uref{http://tecfa.unige.ch/guides/java/staf2x/ex/jdbc/coffee-break, JDBC examples by Daniel K. Schneider} Perl package to generate html from a SQL table structure and for generating
@item SQL statements from an html form.
@uref{http://www.spade.com/linux/howto/PostgreSQL-HOWTO-41.html,SQL BNF}
@item @item @uref{http://www.gusnet.cx/proj/telsql/}@*
@uref{http://www.ooc.com/, Object Oriented Concepts Inc; CORBA applications with examples in source} Basic telephone database using @code{DBI}/@code{DBD}.
@item
@uref{http://www.pbc.ottawa.on.ca/,DBWiz; Includes an example of how to manage cursors in VB} @item @uref{http://tecfa.unige.ch/guides/java/staf2x/ex/jdbc/coffee-break}@*
@item JDBC examples by Daniel K. Schneider.
@uref{http://keilor.cs.umass.edu/pluribus/, Pluribus}
Pluribus, is a free search engine that learns to improve @item @uref{http://www.spade.com/linux/howto/PostgreSQL-HOWTO-41.html}
SQL BNF
@item @uref{http://www.ooc.com/}@*
Object Oriented Concepts Inc; CORBA applications with examples in source.
@item @uref{http://www.pbc.ottawa.on.ca/}@*
DBWiz; Includes an example of how to manage cursors in VB.
@item @uref{http://keilor.cs.umass.edu/pluribus/}@*
Pluribus is a free search engine that learns to improve
the quality of its results over time. Pluribus works by recording the quality of its results over time. Pluribus works by recording
which pages a user prefers among those returned for a query. A user which pages a user prefers among those returned for a query. A user
votes for a page by selecting it; Pluribus then uses that knowledge votes for a page by selecting it; Pluribus then uses that knowledge
to improve the quality of the results when someone else submits the to improve the quality of the results when someone else submits the
same (or similar) query. Uses PHP and @strong{MySQL}. same (or similar) query. Uses PHP and @strong{MySQL}.
@item
@c EMAIL: paul@sword.damocles.com (Paul Bannister) @c EMAIL: paul@sword.damocles.com (Paul Bannister)
@uref{http://www.stopbit.com/, Stopbit} @item @uref{http://www.stopbit.com/}@*
A technology news site using @strong{MySQL} and PHP Stopbit - A technology news site using @strong{MySQL} and PHP.
@item
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@c EMAIL: ah@dybdahl.dk @c EMAIL: ah@dybdahl.dk
@uref{http://www.jokes2000.com/scripts/, Example scripts at Jokes2000} @item @uref{http://www.jokes2000.com/scripts/}@*
@item Example scripts at Jokes2000.
@uref{http://www.linuxsupportline.com/~kalendar/ KDE based calendar manager}
The calendar manager has both single user (file based) and multi user @item @uref{http://www.linuxsupportline.com/~kalendar/}@*
(@strong{MySQL} database) support. KDE based calendar manager - The calendar manager has both single user
@item (file based) and multi-user (@strong{MySQL} database) support.
@uref{http://tim.desert.net/~tim/imger/,Example of storing/retrieving images with @strong{MySQL} and CGI}
@item @item @uref{http://tim.desert.net/~tim/imger/}@*
@uref{http://www.penguinservices.com/scripts, Online shopping cart system} Example of storing/retrieving images with @strong{MySQL} and CGI.
@item
@item @uref{http://www.penguinservices.com/scripts}@*
Online shopping cart system.
@c Added 990928 from editor@city-gallery.com @c Added 990928 from editor@city-gallery.com
@uref{http://www.city-gallery.com/album/, Old Photo Album} @item @uref{http://www.city-gallery.com/album/}@*
The album is a collaborative popular history of photography project that Old Photo Album - The album is a collaborative popular history of photography
generates all pages from data stored in a @strong{MySQL} database. Pages are project that generates all pages from data stored in a @strong{MySQL}
dynamically generated through a php3 interface to the database content. database. Pages are dynamically generated through a php3 interface to the
Users contribute images and descriptions. Contributed images are stored database content. Users contribute images and descriptions. Contributed images
on the web server to avoid storing them in the database as BLOBs. All are stored on the web server to avoid storing them in the database as BLOBs.
other information is stored on the shared @strong{MySQL} server. All other information is stored on the shared @strong{MySQL} server.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading General database links @subheading General Database Links
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item @uref{http://www.pcslink.com/~ej/dbweb.html}@*
@uref{http://www.pcslink.com/~ej/dbweb.html, Database Jump Site} Database Jump Site
@item
@uref{http://black.hole-in-the.net/guy/webdb/, Homepage of the webdb-l @item @uref{http://black.hole-in-the.net/guy/webdb/}@*
(Web Databases) mailing list.} Homepage of the webdb-l (Web Databases) mailing list.
@item
@uref{http://www.symbolstone.org/technology/perl/DBI/index.html, @item @uref{http://www.symbolstone.org/technology/perl/DBI/index.html}
Perl @code{DBI}/@code{DBD} modules homepage} Perl @code{DBI}/@code{DBD} modules homepage.
@item
@uref{http://www.student.uni-koeln.de/cygwin/, Cygwin tools. UNIX on top of Windows} @item @uref{http://www.student.uni-koeln.de/cygwin/}@*
@item Cygwin tools. UNIX on top of Windows.
@uref{http://dbasecentral.com/, dbasecentral.com; Development and distribution of powerful and easy-to-use database applications and systems.}
@item @item @uref{http://dbasecentral.com/}@*
@uref{http://www.Tek-Tips.com, Tek-Tips Forums} Tek-Tips Forums are 800+ dbasecentral.com; Development and distribution of powerful and easy-to-use
independent peer-to-peer non-commercial support forums for Computer database applications and systems.
Professionals. Features include automatic e-mail notification of
responses, a links library, and member confidentiality guaranteed. @item @uref{http://www.Tek-Tips.com}@*
Tek-Tips Forums are 800+ independent peer-to-peer non-commercial support
forums for Computer Professionals. Features include automatic e-mail
notification of responses, a links library, and member confidentiality
guaranteed.
@end itemize @end itemize
There are also many web pages that use There are also many Web pages that use
@strong{MySQL}. @xref{Users}. Send any additions to this list to @strong{MySQL}. @xref{Users}. Send any additions to this list to
@email{webmaster@@mysql.com}. We now require that you show a @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}. We now require that you show a
@strong{MySQL} logo somewhere (It is okay to have it on a ``used tools'' page @strong{MySQL} logo somewhere to be added (It is okay to have it on a
or something similar) to be added. ``used tools'' page or something similar.)
@cindex Reporting errors @cindex Reporting errors
@cindex @strong{MySQL} mailing lists @cindex @strong{MySQL} mailing lists
@node Questions, Licensing and Support, Introduction, Top @node Questions, Licensing and Support, Introduction, Top
@chapter MySQL mailing lists @chapter MySQL Mailing Lists
@menu @menu
* Mailing-list:: The @strong{MySQL} mailing lists * Mailing-list:: The @strong{MySQL} mailing lists
...@@ -2383,7 +2420,7 @@ or something similar) to be added. ...@@ -2383,7 +2420,7 @@ or something similar) to be added.
@end menu @end menu
@node Mailing-list, Asking questions, Questions, Questions @node Mailing-list, Asking questions, Questions, Questions
@section The MySQL mailing lists @section The MySQL Mailing Lists
To subscribe to the main @strong{MySQL} mailing list, send a message to the To subscribe to the main @strong{MySQL} mailing list, send a message to the
electronic mail address @email{mysql-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com}. electronic mail address @email{mysql-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com}.
...@@ -2437,7 +2474,7 @@ The @code{mysql} list in digest form. That means you get all individual ...@@ -2437,7 +2474,7 @@ The @code{mysql} list in digest form. That means you get all individual
messages, sent as one large mail message once a day. messages, sent as one large mail message once a day.
@item @uref{mailto:bugs-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, bugs} @item @uref{mailto:bugs-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, bugs}
On this list you should only post a full, repeatable bug report, using On this list you should only post a full, repeatable bug report using
the @code{mysqlbug} script (if you are running on Windows, you should the @code{mysqlbug} script (if you are running on Windows, you should
include a description of the operating system and the @strong{MySQL} version). include a description of the operating system and the @strong{MySQL} version).
Preferably, you should test the problem using the latest stable or Preferably, you should test the problem using the latest stable or
...@@ -2449,7 +2486,7 @@ If there are only small code changes involved, we will also post a patch that ...@@ -2449,7 +2486,7 @@ If there are only small code changes involved, we will also post a patch that
fixes the problem. fixes the problem.
@item @uref{mailto:bugs-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, bugs-digest} @item @uref{mailto:bugs-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, bugs-digest}
The @code{bugs} list in digest form The @code{bugs} list in digest form.
@item @uref{mailto:developer-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, developer} @item @uref{mailto:developer-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, developer}
This list has been depreciated in favor of the This list has been depreciated in favor of the
...@@ -2475,13 +2512,13 @@ A digest version of the @code{java} list. ...@@ -2475,13 +2512,13 @@ A digest version of the @code{java} list.
@item @uref{mailto:win32-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, win32} @item @uref{mailto:win32-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, win32}
All things concerning @strong{MySQL} on Microsoft operating systems such as All things concerning @strong{MySQL} on Microsoft operating systems such as
Win95, Win98, NT and Win2000. Win95, Win98, NT, and Win2000.
@item @uref{mailto:win32-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, win32-digest} @item @uref{mailto:win32-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, win32-digest}
A digest version of the @code{win32} list. A digest version of the @code{win32} list.
@item @uref{mailto:myodbc-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, myodbc} @item @uref{mailto:myodbc-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, myodbc}
All things concerning connecting to @strong{MySQL} with ODBC. All things about connecting to @strong{MySQL} with ODBC.
@item @uref{mailto:myodbc-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, myodbc-digest} @item @uref{mailto:myodbc-digest-subscribe@@lists.mysql.com, myodbc-digest}
A digest version of the @code{myodbc} list. A digest version of the @code{myodbc} list.
...@@ -2508,31 +2545,27 @@ unsubscribe from the @code{myodbc} list, send a message to ...@@ -2508,31 +2545,27 @@ unsubscribe from the @code{myodbc} list, send a message to
@cindex Net etiquette @cindex Net etiquette
@node Asking questions, Bug reports, Mailing-list, Questions @node Asking questions, Bug reports, Mailing-list, Questions
@section Asking questions or reporting bugs @section Asking Questions or Reporting Bugs
Before posting a bug report or question, please do the following: Before posting a bug report or question, please do the following:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Start by searching the @strong{MySQL} online manual at: Start by searching the @strong{MySQL} online manual at:
@*
@example
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php} @uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php}
@end example @*
We try to keep the manual up to date by We try to keep the manual up to date by
updating it frequently with solutions to newly found problems! updating it frequently with solutions to newly found problems!
@item @item
Search the @strong{MySQL} mailing list archives: Search the @strong{MySQL} mailing list archives:
@*
@example
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/} @uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/}
@end example @*
@item @item
You can also use @uref{http://www.mysql.com/search.html} to search all the You can also use @uref{http://www.mysql.com/search.html} to search all the
web pages (including the manual) that are located at Web pages (including the manual) that are located at
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/}. @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}.
@end itemize @end itemize
...@@ -2544,7 +2577,7 @@ question, go ahead and read the next section about how to send mail to ...@@ -2544,7 +2577,7 @@ question, go ahead and read the next section about how to send mail to
@cindex Bug reports @cindex Bug reports
@cindex Reporting bugs @cindex Reporting bugs
@node Bug reports, Answering questions, Asking questions, Questions @node Bug reports, Answering questions, Asking questions, Questions
@section How to report bugs or problems @section How to Report Bugs or Problems
Writing a good bug report takes patience, but doing it right the first Writing a good bug report takes patience, but doing it right the first
time saves time for us and for you. A good bug report containing a full time saves time for us and for you. A good bug report containing a full
...@@ -2566,15 +2599,15 @@ missing, please include it with your message! Please read this section ...@@ -2566,15 +2599,15 @@ missing, please include it with your message! Please read this section
carefully and make sure that all the information described here is included carefully and make sure that all the information described here is included
in your report. in your report.
If you can make a test case which clearly shows the bug, you should post If you can make a test case that clearly shows the bug, you should post
it to the @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com} list. Note that on this list you it to the @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com} list. Note that on this list you
should only post a full, repeatable bug report, using the @code{mysqlbug} should only post a full, repeatable bug report using the @code{mysqlbug}
script (if you are running on Windows, you should include a script. If you are running on Windows, you should include a
description of the operating system and the @strong{MySQL} version). description of the operating system and the @strong{MySQL} version.
Preferably, you should test the problem using the latest stable or development Preferably, you should test the problem using the latest stable or development
version of @strong{MySQL} before posting! Anyone should be able to repeat the version of @strong{MySQL} before posting! Anyone should be able to repeat the
bug by just using @code{mysql test < script} on the included test case or run bug by just using ``@code{mysql test < script}'' on the included test case or
the shell or perl script that is included in the bug report. All bugs run the shell or perl script that is included in the bug report. All bugs
posted on this list will be corrected or documented in the next @strong{MySQL} posted on this list will be corrected or documented in the next @strong{MySQL}
release! If there are only small code changes involved to correct this release! If there are only small code changes involved to correct this
problem, we will also post a patch that fixes the problem. problem, we will also post a patch that fixes the problem.
...@@ -2591,9 +2624,9 @@ first time. ...@@ -2591,9 +2624,9 @@ first time.
The most common errors are that people don't indicate the version number of The most common errors are that people don't indicate the version number of
the @strong{MySQL} distribution they are using, or don't indicate what the @strong{MySQL} distribution they are using, or don't indicate what
platform they have @strong{MySQL} installed on (including the platform platform they have @strong{MySQL} installed on (including the platform
version number). This is highly relevant information and in 99 cases out of version number). This is highly relevant information, and in 99 cases out of
100 the bug report is useless without it! Very often we get questions like 100 the bug report is useless without it! Very often we get questions like,
``Why doesn't this work for me?'' and then we find that the feature ``Why doesn't this work for me?'' then we find that the feature
requested wasn't implemented in that @strong{MySQL} version, or that a bug requested wasn't implemented in that @strong{MySQL} version, or that a bug
described in a report has been fixed already in newer @strong{MySQL} described in a report has been fixed already in newer @strong{MySQL}
versions. Sometimes the error is platform dependent; in such cases, it is versions. Sometimes the error is platform dependent; in such cases, it is
...@@ -2628,7 +2661,7 @@ Please remember that many of the people who will read your report will ...@@ -2628,7 +2661,7 @@ Please remember that many of the people who will read your report will
do so using an 80-column display. When generating reports or examples do so using an 80-column display. When generating reports or examples
using the @code{mysql} command line tool, you should therefore use using the @code{mysql} command line tool, you should therefore use
the @code{--vertical} option (or the @code{\G} statement terminator) the @code{--vertical} option (or the @code{\G} statement terminator)
for output which would exceed the available width for such a display for output that would exceed the available width for such a display
(for example, with the @code{EXPLAIN SELECT} statement; see the (for example, with the @code{EXPLAIN SELECT} statement; see the
example below). example below).
...@@ -2637,8 +2670,8 @@ Please include the following information in your report: ...@@ -2637,8 +2670,8 @@ Please include the following information in your report:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
The version number of the @strong{MySQL} distribution you are using (for The version number of the @strong{MySQL} distribution you are using (for
example, @strong{MySQL} 3.22.22). You can find out which version you are example, @strong{MySQL} Version 3.22.22). You can find out which version you
running by executing @code{mysqladmin version}. @code{mysqladmin} can be are running by executing @code{mysqladmin version}. @code{mysqladmin} can be
found in the @file{bin} directory under your @strong{MySQL} installation found in the @file{bin} directory under your @strong{MySQL} installation
directory. directory.
...@@ -2647,7 +2680,7 @@ The manufacturer and model of the machine you are working on. ...@@ -2647,7 +2680,7 @@ The manufacturer and model of the machine you are working on.
@item @item
The operating system name and version. For most operating systems, you can The operating system name and version. For most operating systems, you can
get this information by executing the Unix command @code{uname -a}. get this information by executing the UNIX command @code{uname -a}.
@item @item
Sometimes the amount of memory (real and virtual) is relevant. Sometimes the amount of memory (real and virtual) is relevant.
...@@ -2716,7 +2749,7 @@ table names, etc., that exist in your actual situation than to come up with ...@@ -2716,7 +2749,7 @@ table names, etc., that exist in your actual situation than to come up with
new names. The problem could be related to the name of a variable or table! new names. The problem could be related to the name of a variable or table!
These cases are rare, perhaps, but it is better to be safe than These cases are rare, perhaps, but it is better to be safe than
sorry. After all, it should be easier for you to provide an example that sorry. After all, it should be easier for you to provide an example that
uses your actual situation and it is by all means better for us. In case you uses your actual situation, and it is by all means better for us. In case you
have data you don't want to show to others, you can use @code{ftp} to have data you don't want to show to others, you can use @code{ftp} to
transfer it to @uref{ftp://support.mysql.com/pub/mysql/secret/}. If the data transfer it to @uref{ftp://support.mysql.com/pub/mysql/secret/}. If the data
are really top secret and you don't want to show them even to us, then go ahead are really top secret and you don't want to show them even to us, then go ahead
...@@ -2728,9 +2761,9 @@ Include all the options given to the relevant programs, if possible. For ...@@ -2728,9 +2761,9 @@ Include all the options given to the relevant programs, if possible. For
example, indicate the options that you use when you start the @code{mysqld} example, indicate the options that you use when you start the @code{mysqld}
daemon and that you use to run any @strong{MySQL} client programs. The daemon and that you use to run any @strong{MySQL} client programs. The
options to programs like @code{mysqld} and @code{mysql}, and to the options to programs like @code{mysqld} and @code{mysql}, and to the
@code{configure} script are often keys to answers and very relevant! It is @code{configure} script, are often keys to answers and are very relevant!
never a bad idea to include them anyway! If you use any modules, such as It is never a bad idea to include them anyway! If you use any modules, such
Perl or PHP, please include the version number(s) of those as well. as Perl or PHP, please include the version number(s) of those as well.
@item @item
If you can't produce a test case in a few rows, or if the test table If you can't produce a test case in a few rows, or if the test table
...@@ -2745,12 +2778,12 @@ Then send a short description of the problem to @email{mysql@@lists.mysql.com}. ...@@ -2745,12 +2778,12 @@ Then send a short description of the problem to @email{mysql@@lists.mysql.com}.
@item @item
If your question is related to the privilege system, please include the If your question is related to the privilege system, please include the
output of @code{mysqlaccess}, the output of @code{mysqladmin reload} and all output of @code{mysqlaccess}, the output of @code{mysqladmin reload}, and all
the error messages you get when trying to connect! When you test your the error messages you get when trying to connect! When you test your
privileges, you should first run @code{mysqlaccess}. After this, execute privileges, you should first run @code{mysqlaccess}. After this, execute
@code{mysqladmin reload version}, and last you should try to connect with the @code{mysqladmin reload version} and try to connect with the program that
program that gives you trouble. @code{mysqlaccess} can be found in the gives you trouble. @code{mysqlaccess} can be found in the @file{bin}
@file{bin} directory under your @strong{MySQL} installation directory. directory under your @strong{MySQL} installation directory.
@item @item
If you have a patch for a bug, that is good, but don't assume the patch is If you have a patch for a bug, that is good, but don't assume the patch is
...@@ -2771,7 +2804,7 @@ first using a debugger to determine the real cause of a bug. ...@@ -2771,7 +2804,7 @@ first using a debugger to determine the real cause of a bug.
@item @item
Indicate in your mail message that you have checked the reference manual Indicate in your mail message that you have checked the reference manual
and mail archive so others know that you have tried to solve your and mail archive so others know that you have tried to solve the
problem yourself. problem yourself.
@item @item
...@@ -2781,7 +2814,7 @@ current version of @strong{MySQL} doesn't support the query you are ...@@ -2781,7 +2814,7 @@ current version of @strong{MySQL} doesn't support the query you are
using. If you are using the current version and the manual at using. If you are using the current version and the manual at
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php} doesn't cover the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php} doesn't cover the
syntax you are using, @strong{MySQL} doesn't support your query. In this syntax you are using, @strong{MySQL} doesn't support your query. In this
case, your only options are to implement the syntax yourself or email case, your only options are to implement the syntax yourself or e-mail
@email{mysql-licensing@@mysql.com} and ask for an offer to implement it! @email{mysql-licensing@@mysql.com} and ask for an offer to implement it!
If the manual covers the syntax you are using, but you have an older version If the manual covers the syntax you are using, but you have an older version
...@@ -2803,7 +2836,7 @@ why this happens! In this case, the ...@@ -2803,7 +2836,7 @@ why this happens! In this case, the
information about what happened. Please include any relevant information about what happened. Please include any relevant
information from this file in your bug report! Normally @code{mysqld} information from this file in your bug report! Normally @code{mysqld}
should @strong{NEVER} crash a table if nothing killed it in the middle should @strong{NEVER} crash a table if nothing killed it in the middle
of an update! If you can find the cause @code{mysqld} dying, of an update! If you can find the cause of @code{mysqld} dying,
it's much easier for us to provide you with a fix for the problem! it's much easier for us to provide you with a fix for the problem!
@xref{What is crashing}. @xref{What is crashing}.
...@@ -2811,7 +2844,7 @@ it's much easier for us to provide you with a fix for the problem! ...@@ -2811,7 +2844,7 @@ it's much easier for us to provide you with a fix for the problem!
If possible, download the most recent version of @strong{MySQL} and check If possible, download the most recent version of @strong{MySQL} and check
whether or not it solves your problem. All versions of @strong{MySQL} are whether or not it solves your problem. All versions of @strong{MySQL} are
thoroughly tested and should work without problems! We believe in making thoroughly tested and should work without problems! We believe in making
everything as backward compatible as possible and you should be able to everything as backward compatible as possible, and you should be able to
switch @strong{MySQL} versions in minutes! @xref{Which version}. switch @strong{MySQL} versions in minutes! @xref{Which version}.
@end itemize @end itemize
...@@ -2832,7 +2865,7 @@ responses you received that helped you solve your problem! ...@@ -2832,7 +2865,7 @@ responses you received that helped you solve your problem!
@cindex Net etiquette @cindex Net etiquette
@node Answering questions, , Bug reports, Questions @node Answering questions, , Bug reports, Questions
@section Guidelines for answering questions on the mailing list @section Guidelines for Answering Question on the Mailing List
If you consider your answer to have broad interest, you may want to post it If you consider your answer to have broad interest, you may want to post it
to the mailing list instead of replying directly to the individual who to the mailing list instead of replying directly to the individual who
...@@ -2849,12 +2882,12 @@ Many users don't read mail with a browser! ...@@ -2849,12 +2882,12 @@ Many users don't read mail with a browser!
@cindex Licensing terms @cindex Licensing terms
@cindex Support terms @cindex Support terms
@node Licensing and Support, Installing, Questions, Top @node Licensing and Support, Installing, Questions, Top
@chapter MySQL licensing and support @chapter MySQL Licensing and Support
@menu @menu
* Licensing policy:: @strong{MySQL} licensing policy * Licensing Policy:: @strong{MySQL} licensing policy
* Copyright:: Copyrights used by @strong{MySQL} * Copyright:: Copyrights used by @strong{MySQL}
* Licensing examples:: Example licensing situations * Licensing Examples:: Example licensing situations
* Cost:: @strong{MySQL} licensing and support costs * Cost:: @strong{MySQL} licensing and support costs
* Support:: Types of commercial support * Support:: Types of commercial support
@end menu @end menu
...@@ -2870,7 +2903,7 @@ arrangements: ...@@ -2870,7 +2903,7 @@ arrangements:
@item Sample situations illustrating when a license is required @item Sample situations illustrating when a license is required
(@pxref{Licensing examples}) (@pxref{Licensing examples})
@item Support costs (@pxref{Cost}), and support benefits @item Support costs (@pxref{Cost}) and support benefits
(@pxref{Support}) (@pxref{Support})
@item Commercial licensing costs @item Commercial licensing costs
...@@ -2878,7 +2911,7 @@ arrangements: ...@@ -2878,7 +2911,7 @@ arrangements:
@cindex Licensing policy @cindex Licensing policy
@node Licensing policy, Copyright, Licensing and Support, Licensing and Support @node Licensing policy, Copyright, Licensing and Support, Licensing and Support
@section MySQL licensing policy @section MySQL Licensing Policy
The formal terms of the GPL license can be found at @ref{GPL license}. The formal terms of the GPL license can be found at @ref{GPL license}.
Basically, our licensing policy and intepretation of the GPL is as follows: Basically, our licensing policy and intepretation of the GPL is as follows:
...@@ -2892,12 +2925,12 @@ https://order.mysql.com/license.htmy. ...@@ -2892,12 +2925,12 @@ https://order.mysql.com/license.htmy.
For normal internal use, @strong{MySQL} costs nothing. You do not have For normal internal use, @strong{MySQL} costs nothing. You do not have
to pay us if you do not want to. to pay us if you do not want to.
@heading A license is required if: A license is required if:
@itemize @minus @itemize @minus
@item @item
You link a part of the of @strong{MySQL} that has a GPL Copyright to a You link a part of the of @strong{MySQL} that has a GPL Copyright to a
program which is not free software (embedded usage of the @strong{MySQL} program that is not free software (embedded usage of the @strong{MySQL}
server). In this case your application would also become GPL through the server). In this case your application would also become GPL through the
clause in the GPL license that acts as a virus. By licensing clause in the GPL license that acts as a virus. By licensing
@strong{MySQL} from us under a commercial license you will avoid this @strong{MySQL} from us under a commercial license you will avoid this
...@@ -2906,7 +2939,7 @@ problem. ...@@ -2906,7 +2939,7 @@ problem.
@item @item
You have a commercial application that ONLY works with @strong{MySQL} You have a commercial application that ONLY works with @strong{MySQL}
and ships the application with the @strong{MySQL} server. This is and ships the application with the @strong{MySQL} server. This is
because we view this a linking even if it is done over the network. because we view this as linking even if it is done over the network.
@item @item
You have a distribution of @strong{MySQL} and you don't provide the You have a distribution of @strong{MySQL} and you don't provide the
...@@ -2914,15 +2947,15 @@ source code for your copy of the @strong{MySQL} server, as defined in ...@@ -2914,15 +2947,15 @@ source code for your copy of the @strong{MySQL} server, as defined in
the GPL license. the GPL license.
@end itemize @end itemize
@heading A license is @strong{NOT} required if: A license is @strong{NOT} required if:
@itemize @minus @itemize @minus
@item @item
You do not need a license to include the client code in commercial You do not need a license to include the client code in commercial
programs. The client access part of @strong{MySQL} licensed with the programs. The client part of @strong{MySQL} licensed with the
LGPL @code{GNU Library General Public License}. The @code{mysql} command LGPL @code{GNU Library General Public License}. The @code{mysql} command-line
line client includes code from the @code{readline} library that is under client includes code from the @code{readline} library that is under
the @code{GPL}. the @code{GPL}.
@item @item
...@@ -2958,10 +2991,10 @@ discussed in @ref{Payment information}. ...@@ -2958,10 +2991,10 @@ discussed in @ref{Payment information}.
@cindex Copyright @cindex Copyright
@node Copyright, Licensing examples, Licensing policy, Licensing and Support @node Copyright, Licensing examples, Licensing policy, Licensing and Support
@section Copyrights used by MySQL @section Copyrights Used by MySQL
@menu @menu
* Copyright changes:: Possible future copyright changes * Copyright Changes:: Possible future copyright changes
@end menu @end menu
There are several different copyrights on the @strong{MySQL} distribution: There are several different copyrights on the @strong{MySQL} distribution:
...@@ -2974,14 +3007,14 @@ programs in the @file{client} directory is GPL. Each file has a header ...@@ -2974,14 +3007,14 @@ programs in the @file{client} directory is GPL. Each file has a header
that shows which copyright is used for that file. that shows which copyright is used for that file.
@item The client library and the (GNU @code{getopt}) library are covered @item The client library and the (GNU @code{getopt}) library are covered
by the ``GNU LIBRARY GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE''. @xref{LGPL license}. by the ``GNU LIBRARY GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.'' @xref{LGPL license}.
@item Some parts of the source (the @code{regexp} library) are covered @item Some parts of the source (the @code{regexp} library) are covered
by a Berkeley-style copyright. by a Berkeley-style copyright.
@item @item
All the source in the server and the (GNU @code{readline}) library All the source in the server and the (GNU @code{readline}) library
is covered by the ``GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE''. @xref{GPL is covered by the ``GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.'' @xref{GPL
license}. This is also available as the file @file{COPYING} in the license}. This is also available as the file @file{COPYING} in the
distributions. distributions.
...@@ -2998,16 +3031,16 @@ user for his own or company usage. ...@@ -2998,16 +3031,16 @@ user for his own or company usage.
However, if you use @strong{MySQL} for something important to you, you may However, if you use @strong{MySQL} for something important to you, you may
want to help secure its development by purchasing licenses or a support want to help secure its development by purchasing licenses or a support
contract, @ref{Support}. contract. @xref{Support}.
@node Copyright changes, , Copyright, Copyright @node Copyright changes, , Copyright, Copyright
@subsection Copyright changes @subsection Copyright Changes
The stable versions of @strong{MySQL} are still using a more strict The stable versions of @strong{MySQL} are still using a more strict
license. See the documentation for that version for more information. license. See the documentation for that version for more information.
@node Licensing examples, Cost, Copyright, Licensing and Support @node Licensing examples, Cost, Copyright, Licensing and Support
@section Example licensing situations @section Example Licensing Situations
@menu @menu
* Products that use MySQL:: Selling products that use @strong{MySQL} * Products that use MySQL:: Selling products that use @strong{MySQL}
...@@ -3024,7 +3057,7 @@ Note that a single @strong{MySQL} license covers any number of CPUs and ...@@ -3024,7 +3057,7 @@ Note that a single @strong{MySQL} license covers any number of CPUs and
of clients that connect to the server in any way. of clients that connect to the server in any way.
@node Products that use MySQL, ISP, Licensing examples, Licensing examples @node Products that use MySQL, ISP, Licensing examples, Licensing examples
@subsection Selling products that use @strong{MySQL} @subsection Selling Products that use @strong{MySQL}
To determine whether or not you need a @strong{MySQL} license when To determine whether or not you need a @strong{MySQL} license when
selling your application, you should ask whether the proper functioning selling your application, you should ask whether the proper functioning
...@@ -3068,33 +3101,33 @@ don't need a license. ...@@ -3068,33 +3101,33 @@ don't need a license.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node ISP, Web server, Products that use MySQL, Licensing examples @node ISP, Web server, Products that use MySQL, Licensing examples
@subsection ISP @strong{MySQL} services @subsection ISP @strong{MySQL} Services
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) often host @strong{MySQL} servers for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) often host @strong{MySQL} servers for
their customers. With the GPL license this does not require a license. their customers. With the GPL license this does not require a license.
On the other hand, we do encourage people to use ISPs that have On the other hand, we do encourage people to use ISPs that have
@strong{MySQL} support as this will give them the confidence that if @strong{MySQL} support, as this will give them the confidence that if
they have some problem with their @strong{MySQL} installation, their ISP they have some problem with their @strong{MySQL} installation, their ISP
will be able to solve the problem for them (in some cases with the help will be able to solve the problem for them (in some cases with the help
from the @strong{MySQL} development team). from the @strong{MySQL} development team).
All ISPs that want to keep themselves up-to-date should subscribe All ISPs that want to keep themselves up-to-date should subscribe
to our announce mailing list so that they can be aware of fatal issues to our @code{announce} mailing list so that they can be aware of fatal issues
that may be relevant for their @strong{MySQL} installations. that may be relevant for their @strong{MySQL} installations.
Note that if the ISP doesn't have a license for @strong{MySQL}, Note that if the ISP doesn't have a license for @strong{MySQL},
they should give their customers at least read access to the source of it should give its customers at least read access to the source of
the @strong{MySQL} installation so that their customer can verify that the @strong{MySQL} installation so that its customer can verify that
it's patched correctly. it is patched correctly.
@node Web server, , ISP, Licensing examples @node Web server, , ISP, Licensing examples
@subsection Running a web server using @strong{MySQL} @subsection Running a Web Server Using @strong{MySQL}
If you use @strong{MySQL} in conjunction with a web server on Unix, you If you use @strong{MySQL} in conjunction with a Web server on UNIX, you
don't have to pay for a license. don't have to pay for a license.
This is true even if you run a commercial web server that uses This is true even if you run a commercial Web server that uses
@strong{MySQL}, because you are not selling an embedded @strong{MySQL} @strong{MySQL}, because you are not selling an embedded @strong{MySQL}
version yourself. However, in this case we would like you to purchase version yourself. However, in this case we would like you to purchase
@strong{MySQL} support, because @strong{MySQL} is helping your @strong{MySQL} support, because @strong{MySQL} is helping your
...@@ -3119,8 +3152,8 @@ will be posted on the @strong{MySQL} web site ...@@ -3119,8 +3152,8 @@ will be posted on the @strong{MySQL} web site
All prices are in US Dollars. If you pay by credit card, the currency is All prices are in US Dollars. If you pay by credit card, the currency is
EURO (European Union Euro) so the prices will differ slightly. EURO (European Union Euro) so the prices will differ slightly.
@multitable @columnfractions .25 .2 .3 @multitable @columnfractions .3 .3 .3
@item @strong{Number of licenses} @tab @strong{Price per copy} @tab @strong{Total} @item @strong{Number of licenses} @tab @strong{Per copy} @tab @strong{Total}
@item 1 @tab US $200 @tab US $200 @item 1 @tab US $200 @tab US $200
@item 10 pack @tab US $150 @tab US $1500 @item 10 pack @tab US $150 @tab US $1500
@item 50 pack @tab US $120 @tab US $6000 @item 50 pack @tab US $120 @tab US $6000
...@@ -3129,7 +3162,7 @@ EURO (European Union Euro) so the prices will differ slightly. ...@@ -3129,7 +3162,7 @@ EURO (European Union Euro) so the prices will differ slightly.
For high volume (OEM) purchases, the following prices apply: For high volume (OEM) purchases, the following prices apply:
@multitable @columnfractions .25 .2 .3 .25 @multitable @columnfractions .25 .2 .3 .25
@item @strong{Number of licenses} @tab @strong{Price per copy} @tab @strong{Minimum at one time} @tab @strong{Minimum payment} @item @strong{Number of licenses} @tab @strong{Per copy} @tab @strong{Minimum } @tab @strong{Minimum payment}
@item 100-999 @tab US $40 @tab 100 @tab US $4000 @item 100-999 @tab US $40 @tab 100 @tab US $4000
@item 1000-2499 @tab US $25 @tab 200 @tab US $5000 @item 1000-2499 @tab US $25 @tab 200 @tab US $5000
@item 2500-4999 @tab US $20 @tab 400 @tab US $8000 @item 2500-4999 @tab US $20 @tab 400 @tab US $8000
...@@ -3137,19 +3170,19 @@ For high volume (OEM) purchases, the following prices apply: ...@@ -3137,19 +3170,19 @@ For high volume (OEM) purchases, the following prices apply:
For OEM purchases, you must act as the middle-man for eventual problems For OEM purchases, you must act as the middle-man for eventual problems
or extension requests from your users. We also require that OEM or extension requests from your users. We also require that OEM
customers have at least an extended email support contract. Note that customers have at least an extended e-mail support contract. Note that
OEM licenses only apply for products where the user doesn't have direct OEM licenses only apply for products where the user doesn't have direct
access to the @strong{MySQL} server (embedded system). In other words: access to the @strong{MySQL} server (embedded system). In other words,
The @strong{MySQL} server should only be used with the application the @strong{MySQL} server should only be used with the application
that was supplied you. that was supplied you.
If you have a low-margin high-volume product, you can always talk to us If you have a low-margin high-volume product, you can always talk to us
about other terms (for example, a percent of the sale price). If you do, about other terms (for example, a percent of the sale price). If you do,
please be informative about your product, pricing, market and any other please be informative about your product, pricing, market, and any other
information that may be relevant. information that may be relevant.
A full-price license is not a support agreement and includes very minimal A full-price license is not a support agreement and includes very minimal
support. This means that we try to answer any relevant question. If the support. This means that we try to answer any relevant questions. If the
answer is in the documentation, we will direct you to the appropriate answer is in the documentation, we will direct you to the appropriate
section. If you have not purchased a license or support, we probably will not section. If you have not purchased a license or support, we probably will not
answer at all. answer at all.
...@@ -3163,23 +3196,23 @@ level of support includes are given in @ref{Support}. Costs for the various ...@@ -3163,23 +3196,23 @@ level of support includes are given in @ref{Support}. Costs for the various
types of commercial support are shown below. Support level prices are in types of commercial support are shown below. Support level prices are in
EURO (European Union Euro). One EURO is about 1.17 USD. EURO (European Union Euro). One EURO is about 1.17 USD.
@multitable @columnfractions .3 .3 @multitable @columnfractions .5 .5
@item @strong{Type of support} @tab @strong{Cost per year} @item @strong{Type of support} @tab @strong{Cost per year}
@item Basic email support @tab EURO 170 @item Basic e-mail support @tab EURO 170
@item Extended email support @tab EURO 1000 @item Extended e-mail support @tab EURO 1000
@item Login support @tab EURO 2000 @item Login support @tab EURO 2000
@item Extended login support @tab EURO 5000 @item Extended login support @tab EURO 5000
@end multitable @end multitable
You may upgrade from any You may upgrade from any
lower level of support to a higher level of support for the difference lower level of support to a higher level of support for the difference
between the prices of the two support levels. in price between the two support levels.
@cindex Payment information @cindex Payment information
@node Payment information, Contact information, Cost, Cost @node Payment information, Contact information, Cost, Cost
@subsection Payment information @subsection Payment information
Currently we can take SWIFT payments, cheques or credit cards. Currently we can take SWIFT payments, checks, or credit cards.
Payment should be made to: Payment should be made to:
@example @example
...@@ -3194,12 +3227,12 @@ SWIFT address: PGSI SESS ...@@ -3194,12 +3227,12 @@ SWIFT address: PGSI SESS
Account number: 96 77 06 - 3 Account number: 96 77 06 - 3
@end example @end example
Specify: license and/or support and your name and email address. Specify: license and/or support and your name and e-mail address.
In Europe and Japan you can use EuroGiro (that should be less expensive) to the In Europe and Japan you can use EuroGiro (that should be less expensive) to the
same account. same account.
If you want to pay by cheque, make it payable to ``MySQL Finland AB'' and If you want to pay by check, make it payable to ``MySQL Finland AB'' and
mail it to the address below: mail it to the address below:
@example @example
...@@ -3211,7 +3244,7 @@ BOX 6434, Torsgatan 21 ...@@ -3211,7 +3244,7 @@ BOX 6434, Torsgatan 21
If you want to pay by credit card over the Internet, you can use If you want to pay by credit card over the Internet, you can use
@uref{https://order.mysql.com/license.htmy, MySQL AB's secure license form}. @uref{https://order.mysql.com/license.htmy, MySQL AB's secure license form}.
You can also print a copy of the license form, fill it in and send it by fax You can also print a copy of the license form, fill it in, and send it by fax
to: to:
+46-8-729 69 05 +46-8-729 69 05
...@@ -3223,38 +3256,39 @@ with your company information and ask us to bill you. ...@@ -3223,38 +3256,39 @@ with your company information and ask us to bill you.
@cindex Contact information @cindex Contact information
@node Contact information, , Payment information, Cost @node Contact information, , Payment information, Cost
@subsection Contact information @subsection Contact Information
For commercial licensing, please contact the @strong{MySQL} licensing For commercial licensing, please contact the @strong{MySQL} licensing
team. The much preferred method is by E-Mail to team. The much preferred method is by e-mail to
@email{licensing@@mysql.com}. Fax is also possible but handling of @email{licensing@@mysql.com}. Fax is also possible but handling of
these may take much longer (Fax +46-8-729 69 05). these may take much longer (Fax +46-8-729 69 05).
For general information inquires, please send mail to @email{info@@mysql.com}. For general information inquires, please send e-mail to
@email{info@@mysql.com}.
If you represent a business that is interested in partnering with @strong{MySQL}, If you represent a business that is interested in partnering with
please send mail to @email{partner@@mysql.com}. @strong{MySQL}, please send e-mail to @email{partner@@mysql.com}.
If you are interested in placing a banner advertisement on our website, please send If you are interested in placing a banner advertisement on our Web site,
mail to @email{advertising@@mysql.com}. please send e-mail to @email{advertising@@mysql.com}.
If you are interested in any of the jobs listed in our If you are interested in any of the jobs listed in our
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/development/jobs/, jobs} section, please send mail @uref{http://www.mysql.com/development/jobs/, jobs} section, please send e-mail
to @email{jobs@@mysql.com}. to @email{jobs@@mysql.com}.
For technical questions about @strong{MySQL}, please direct your question to the For technical questions about @strong{MySQL}, please direct your question to
appropriate @uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/lists.html, mailing list}. the appropriate @uref{http://www.mysql.com/documentation/lists.html, mailing
If this does not answer your question, perhaps it would better suit you to list}. If this does not answer your question, perhaps it would better suit
@uref{https://order.mysql.com/, order} one of our you to @uref{https://order.mysql.com/, order} one of our
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/support/arrangements/types.html, support contracts}. @uref{http://www.mysql.com/support/arrangements/types.html, support contracts}.
For questions or comments about the workings or content of this website, please For questions or comments about the workings or content of this Web site,
send mail to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}. please send e-mail to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}.
@cindex Support, types @cindex Support, types
@cindex Types of support @cindex Types of support
@node Support, , Cost, Licensing and Support @node Support, , Cost, Licensing and Support
@section Types of commercial support @section Types of Commercial Support
@menu @menu
* Basic email support:: Basic email support * Basic email support:: Basic email support
...@@ -3264,13 +3298,13 @@ send mail to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}. ...@@ -3264,13 +3298,13 @@ send mail to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}.
@end menu @end menu
@node Basic email support, Extended email support, Support, Support @node Basic email support, Extended email support, Support, Support
@subsection Basic email support @subsection Basic E-mail Support
Basic email support is a very inexpensive support option and should be Basic e-mail support is a very inexpensive support option and should be
thought of more as a way to support our development of @strong{MySQL} thought of more as a way to support our development of @strong{MySQL}
than as a real support option. We at @strong{MySQL} do give a lot of free than as a real support option. We at @strong{MySQL} do give a lot of free
support in all the different @strong{MySQL} lists and the money we get from support in all the different @strong{MySQL} lists, and the money we get from
basic email support is largely used to make this possible. basic e-mail support is largely used to make this possible.
At this support level, the @strong{MySQL} mailing lists are the preferred At this support level, the @strong{MySQL} mailing lists are the preferred
means of communication. Questions normally should be mailed to the primary means of communication. Questions normally should be mailed to the primary
...@@ -3279,7 +3313,7 @@ lists (for example, @email{win32@@lists.mysql.com} for Windows-related ...@@ -3279,7 +3313,7 @@ lists (for example, @email{win32@@lists.mysql.com} for Windows-related
@strong{MySQL} questions), as someone else already may have experienced and @strong{MySQL} questions), as someone else already may have experienced and
solved the problem you have. @xref{Asking questions}. solved the problem you have. @xref{Asking questions}.
However, by purchasing basic email support, you also have access to the However, by purchasing basic e-mail support, you also have access to the
support address @email{mysql-support@@mysql.com}, which is not available support address @email{mysql-support@@mysql.com}, which is not available
as part of the minimal support that you get by purchasing a as part of the minimal support that you get by purchasing a
@strong{MySQL} license. This means that for especially critical @strong{MySQL} license. This means that for especially critical
...@@ -3293,10 +3327,10 @@ expiration date when you send a message to ...@@ -3293,10 +3327,10 @@ expiration date when you send a message to
Note that if you have encountered a critical repeatable bug and follow Note that if you have encountered a critical repeatable bug and follow
the rules outlined in the manual section of how to report bugs and send the rules outlined in the manual section of how to report bugs and send
it to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com} we promise to try to fix this as it to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com}, we promise to try to fix this as
soon as possible, regardless of your support level! @xref{Bug reports}. soon as possible, regardless of your support level! @xref{Bug reports}.
Basic email support includes the following types of service: Basic e-mail support includes the following types of service:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
...@@ -3305,14 +3339,14 @@ correct section in which you can find the answer. If the answer is not in ...@@ -3305,14 +3339,14 @@ correct section in which you can find the answer. If the answer is not in
the manual, we will point you in the right direction to solve your problem. the manual, we will point you in the right direction to solve your problem.
@item @item
We guarantee a timely answer for your email messages. We can't guarantee We guarantee a timely answer for your e-mail messages. We can't guarantee
that we can solve any problem, but at least you will receive an answer if we that we can solve any problem, but at least you will receive an answer if we
can contact you by email. can contact you by e-mail.
@item @item
We will help with unexpected problems when you install @strong{MySQL} from a We will help with unexpected problems when you install @strong{MySQL} from a
binary distribution on supported platforms. This level of support does not binary distribution on supported platforms. This level of support does not
cover installing @strong{MySQL} from a source distribution. ``Supported'' cover installing @strong{MySQL} from a source distribution. Supported
platforms are those for which @strong{MySQL} is known to work. platforms are those for which @strong{MySQL} is known to work.
@xref{Which OS}. @xref{Which OS}.
...@@ -3336,25 +3370,25 @@ higher level of support. ...@@ -3336,25 +3370,25 @@ higher level of support.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Extended email support, Login support, Basic email support, Support @node Extended email support, Login support, Basic email support, Support
@subsection Extended email support @subsection Extended E-mail Support
Extended email support includes everything in basic email support with Extended e-mail support includes everything in basic e-mail support with
these additions: these additions:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Your email will be dealt with before mail from basic email support users and Your e-mail will be dealt with before mail from basic e-mail support users and
non-registered users. non-registered users.
@item @item
Your suggestions for the further development of @strong{MySQL} will Your suggestions for the further development of @strong{MySQL} will
receive strong consideration. Simple extensions that suit the basic receive strong consideration. Simple extensions that suit the basic
goals of @strong{MySQL} are implemented in a matter of days. By taking goals of @strong{MySQL} are implemented in a matter of days. By taking
extended email support you have already helped the further development extended e-mail support you have already helped the further development
of @strong{MySQL}. of @strong{MySQL}.
@item @item
Typical situations that are covered by extended email support are: Typical situations that are covered by extended e-mail support are:
@itemize @minus @itemize @minus
@item @item
...@@ -3381,14 +3415,14 @@ will be implemented sooner than they might be otherwise. ...@@ -3381,14 +3415,14 @@ will be implemented sooner than they might be otherwise.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Login support, Extended login support, Extended email support, Support @node Login support, Extended login support, Extended email support, Support
@subsection Login support @subsection Login Support
Login support includes everything in extended email support with Login support includes everything in extended e-mail support with
these additions: these additions:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Your email will be dealt with even before mail from extended email Your e-mail will be dealt with even before e-mail from extended e-mail
support users. support users.
@item @item
...@@ -3403,7 +3437,7 @@ to solve the problem ``in place.'' ...@@ -3403,7 +3437,7 @@ to solve the problem ``in place.''
@item @item
Like any database vendor, we can't guarantee that we can rescue any data from Like any database vendor, we can't guarantee that we can rescue any data from
crashed tables, but if the worst happens we will help you rescue as much as crashed tables, but if the worst happens, we will help you rescue as much as
possible. @strong{MySQL} has proven itself very reliable, but anything is possible. @strong{MySQL} has proven itself very reliable, but anything is
possible due to circumstances beyond our control (for example, if your system possible due to circumstances beyond our control (for example, if your system
crashes or someone kills the server by executing a @code{kill -9} command). crashes or someone kills the server by executing a @code{kill -9} command).
...@@ -3417,14 +3451,14 @@ discuss your @strong{MySQL}-related problems. ...@@ -3417,14 +3451,14 @@ discuss your @strong{MySQL}-related problems.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Extended login support, , Login support, Support @node Extended login support, , Login support, Support
@subsection Extended login support @subsection Extended Login Support
Extended login support includes everything in login support with these Extended login support includes everything in login support with these
additions: additions:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Your email has the highest possible priority. Your e-mail has the highest possible priority.
@item @item
We will actively examine your system and help you optimize it and your We will actively examine your system and help you optimize it and your
...@@ -3483,13 +3517,13 @@ For a list of sites from which you can obtain @strong{MySQL}, see ...@@ -3483,13 +3517,13 @@ For a list of sites from which you can obtain @strong{MySQL}, see
To see which platforms are supported, see @ref{Which OS}. To see which platforms are supported, see @ref{Which OS}.
@item @item
Several versions of @strong{MySQL} are available, in both binary and Several versions of @strong{MySQL} are available in both binary and
source distributions. To determine which version and type of source distributions. To determine which version and type of
distribution you should use, see @ref{Many versions}. distribution you should use, see @ref{Many versions}.
@item @item
Installation instructions for binary and source distributions are described Installation instructions for binary and source distributions are described
in @ref{Installing binary}, and @ref{Installing source}. Each set of in @ref{Installing binary} and @ref{Installing source}. Each set of
instructions includes a section on system-specific problems you may run instructions includes a section on system-specific problems you may run
into. into.
...@@ -3504,7 +3538,7 @@ source distribution. ...@@ -3504,7 +3538,7 @@ source distribution.
@cindex Version, latest @cindex Version, latest
@cindex Getting @strong{MySQL} @cindex Getting @strong{MySQL}
@node Getting MySQL, Which OS, Installing, Installing @node Getting MySQL, Which OS, Installing, Installing
@section How to get MySQL @section How to Get MySQL
Check the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/, @strong{MySQL} home page} for Check the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/, @strong{MySQL} home page} for
information about the current version and for downloading instructions. information about the current version and for downloading instructions.
...@@ -3513,15 +3547,15 @@ Our main download mirror is located at: ...@@ -3513,15 +3547,15 @@ Our main download mirror is located at:
@uref{http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/mysql/, http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/mysql/} @uref{http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/mysql/, http://download.sourceforge.net/mirrors/mysql/}
If you are interested in becoming a @strong{MySQL} mirror site, you may anonymously If you are interested in becoming a @strong{MySQL} mirror site, you may
rsync with: @code{rsync://download.sourceforge.net/mysql/}. Please send mail to anonymously rsync with: @code{rsync://download.sourceforge.net/mysql/}. Please
@email{webmaster@@mysql.com} notifying us of your mirror to be added to the list send e-mail to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com} notifying us of your mirror to be
below. added to the list below.
If you have problems downloading from our main site, try using one of the If you have problems downloading from our main site, try using one of the
mirrors listed below. mirrors listed below.
Please report bad or out of date mirrors to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}. Please report bad or out-of-date mirrors to @email{webmaster@@mysql.com}.
@c START_OF_MIRROR_LISTING @c START_OF_MIRROR_LISTING
...@@ -4128,7 +4162,7 @@ Australia [ITworks Consulting/Victoria] @ ...@@ -4128,7 +4162,7 @@ Australia [ITworks Consulting/Victoria] @
@c Ok 981010 @c Ok 981010
@c EMAIL: oskar@is.co.za (Oskar Pearson) @c EMAIL: oskar@is.co.za (Oskar Pearson)
@c @image{Flags/south-africa1} @c @image{Flags/south-africa1}
South-Africa [The Internet Solution/Johannesburg] @ South Africa [The Internet Solution/Johannesburg] @
@uref{ftp://ftp.is.co.za/linux/mysql/, FTP} @uref{ftp://ftp.is.co.za/linux/mysql/, FTP}
@end itemize @end itemize
...@@ -4136,17 +4170,17 @@ South-Africa [The Internet Solution/Johannesburg] @ ...@@ -4136,17 +4170,17 @@ South-Africa [The Internet Solution/Johannesburg] @
@c END_OF_MIRROR_LISTING @c END_OF_MIRROR_LISTING
@node Which OS, Which version, Getting MySQL, Installing @node Which OS, Which version, Getting MySQL, Installing
@section Operating systems supported by MySQL @section Operating Systems Supported by MySQL
We use GNU Autoconf so it is possible to port @strong{MySQL} to all modern We use GNU Autoconf, so it is possible to port @strong{MySQL} to all modern
systems with working Posix threads and a C++ compiler. (To compile only the systems with working Posix threads and a C++ compiler. (To compile only the
client code, a C++ compiler is required but not threads.) We use and develop client code, a C++ compiler is required but not threads.) We use and develop
the software ourselves primarily on Sun Solaris (versions 2.5 - 2.7) and the software ourselves primarily on Sun Solaris (Versions 2.5 - 2.7) and
RedHat Linux 6.x. RedHat Linux Version 6.x.
@strong{MySQL} has been reported to compile sucessfully on the following Note that for many operating systems, the native thread support works only
operating system/thread package combinations. Note that for many operating in the latest versions. @strong{MySQL} has been reported to compile
systems, the native thread support works only in the latest versions. sucessfully on the following operating system/thread package combinations:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
...@@ -4156,7 +4190,7 @@ BSDI 2.x with the included MIT-pthreads package. @xref{BSDI}. ...@@ -4156,7 +4190,7 @@ BSDI 2.x with the included MIT-pthreads package. @xref{BSDI}.
@item @item
BSDI 3.0, 3.1 and 4.x with native threads. @xref{BSDI}. BSDI 3.0, 3.1 and 4.x with native threads. @xref{BSDI}.
@item @item
DEC UNIX 4.x with native threads. @xref{Alpha-DEC-Unix}. DEC UNIX 4.x with native threads. @xref{Alpha-DEC-UNIX}.
@item @item
FreeBSD 2.x with the included MIT-pthreads package. @xref{FreeBSD}. FreeBSD 2.x with the included MIT-pthreads package. @xref{FreeBSD}.
@item @item
...@@ -4187,9 +4221,9 @@ SCO OpenServer with a recent port of the FSU Pthreads package. @xref{SCO}. ...@@ -4187,9 +4221,9 @@ SCO OpenServer with a recent port of the FSU Pthreads package. @xref{SCO}.
@item @item
SCO UnixWare 7.0.1. @xref{SCO Unixware}. SCO UnixWare 7.0.1. @xref{SCO Unixware}.
@item @item
Tru64 Unix Tru64 UNIX
@item @item
Win95, Win98, NT and Win2000. @xref{Windows}. Win95, Win98, NT, and Win2000. @xref{Windows}.
@end itemize @end itemize
@cindex @strong{MySQL} binary distribution @cindex @strong{MySQL} binary distribution
...@@ -4198,7 +4232,7 @@ Win95, Win98, NT and Win2000. @xref{Windows}. ...@@ -4198,7 +4232,7 @@ Win95, Win98, NT and Win2000. @xref{Windows}.
@cindex Version, choosing @cindex Version, choosing
@cindex Choosing version @cindex Choosing version
@node Which version, Many versions, Which OS, Installing @node Which version, Many versions, Which OS, Installing
@section Which MySQL version to use @section Which MySQL Version to Use
The first decision to make is whether you want to use the latest development The first decision to make is whether you want to use the latest development
release or the last stable release: release or the last stable release:
...@@ -4208,7 +4242,7 @@ release or the last stable release: ...@@ -4208,7 +4242,7 @@ release or the last stable release:
Normally, if you are beginning to use @strong{MySQL} for the first time Normally, if you are beginning to use @strong{MySQL} for the first time
or trying to port it to some system for which there is no binary or trying to port it to some system for which there is no binary
distribution, we recommend going with the development release (currently distribution, we recommend going with the development release (currently
@value{mysql_version}. This is because there are usually no really Version @value{mysql_version}. This is because there are usually no really
serious bugs in the development release, and you can easily test it on serious bugs in the development release, and you can easily test it on
your machine with the @code{crash-me} and benchmark tests. your machine with the @code{crash-me} and benchmark tests.
@xref{Benchmarks}. Note that all @strong{MySQL} releases are @xref{Benchmarks}. Note that all @strong{MySQL} releases are
...@@ -4246,16 +4280,16 @@ numbers and a suffix. For example, a release name like ...@@ -4246,16 +4280,16 @@ numbers and a suffix. For example, a release name like
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
The first number (@code{3}) describes the file format. All The first number (@code{3}) describes the file format. All
version 3 releases have the same file format. When a version 4 appears, every Version 3 releases have the same file format. When a Version 4 appears, every
table will have to be converted to the new format (nice tools for this will table will have to be converted to the new format (nice tools for this will
be included, of course). be included, of course.)
@item @item
The second number (@code{21}) is the release level. Normally there are two to The second number (@code{21}) is the release level. Normally there are two to
choose from. One is the release/stable branch (currently @code{22}) and the choose from. One is the release/stable branch (currently @code{22}) and the
other is the development branch (currently @code{23}) . Normally both are other is the development branch (currently @code{23}) . Normally both are
stable, but the development version may have quirks, missing documentation on stable, but the development version may have quirks, missing documentation on
new features or may fail to compile on some systems. new features, or may fail to compile on some systems.
@item @item
The third number (@code{17}) is the version number within the The third number (@code{17}) is the version number within the
...@@ -4323,15 +4357,15 @@ production environment, on at least one machine. We have more than 100 ...@@ -4323,15 +4357,15 @@ production environment, on at least one machine. We have more than 100
gigabytes of data to work with. gigabytes of data to work with.
@node Many versions, Installation layouts, Which version, Installing @node Many versions, Installation layouts, Which version, Installing
@section How and when updates are released @section How and When Updates Are Released
@strong{MySQL} is evolving quite rapidly here at MySQL AB and we want @strong{MySQL} is evolving quite rapidly here at MySQL AB and we want
to share this with other @strong{MySQL} users. We try to make a release to share this with other @strong{MySQL} users. We try to make a release
when we have very useful features that others seem to have a need for. when we have very useful features that others seem to have a need for.
We also try to help out users who request features that are easy to We also try to help out users who request features that are easy to
implement. We take note of what our licensed users want to have and implement. We take note of what our licensed users want to have, and
we especially take note of what our extended email supported customers we especially take note of what our extended e-mail supported customers
want and try to help them out. want and try to help them out.
No one has to download a new release. The News section will tell you if No one has to download a new release. The News section will tell you if
...@@ -4348,7 +4382,7 @@ file format changes, the first number is increased. ...@@ -4348,7 +4382,7 @@ file format changes, the first number is increased.
@item @item
Stable tested releases are meant to appear about 1-2 times a year, but Stable tested releases are meant to appear about 1-2 times a year, but
if small bugs are found, a release with only bug-fixes will be released. if small bugs are found, a release with only bug fixes will be released.
@item @item
Working releases are meant to appear about every 1-8 weeks. Working releases are meant to appear about every 1-8 weeks.
...@@ -4370,18 +4404,18 @@ patch. ...@@ -4370,18 +4404,18 @@ patch.
@item @item
If there is, by any chance, a fatal bug in a release we will make a new If there is, by any chance, a fatal bug in a release we will make a new
release as soon as possible. We would like other companies to do this, release as soon as possible. We would like other companies to do this,
too. :) too.
@end itemize @end itemize
The current stable release is 3.22; We have already moved active The current stable release is Version 3.22; We have already moved active
development to 3.23. Bugs will still be fixed in the stable version. We development to Version 3.23. Bugs will still be fixed in the stable version.
don't believe in a complete freeze, as this also leaves out bug fixes We don't believe in a complete freeze, as this also leaves out bug fixes
and things that ``must be done''. ``Somewhat frozen'' means that we may and things that ``must be done.'' ``Somewhat frozen'' means that we may
add small things that ``almost surely will not affect anything that's add small things that ``almost surely will not affect anything that's
already working''. already working.''
@node Installation layouts, Installing binary, Many versions, Installing @node Installation layouts, Installing binary, Many versions, Installing
@section Installation layouts @section Installation Layouts
This section describes the default layout of the directories created by This section describes the default layout of the directories created by
installing binary and source distributions. installing binary and source distributions.
...@@ -4414,7 +4448,7 @@ following subdirectories: ...@@ -4414,7 +4448,7 @@ following subdirectories:
@item @file{libexec} @tab The @code{mysqld} server @item @file{libexec} @tab The @code{mysqld} server
@item @file{share/mysql} @tab Error message files @item @file{share/mysql} @tab Error message files
@item @file{sql-bench} @tab Benchmarks and @code{crash-me} test @item @file{sql-bench} @tab Benchmarks and @code{crash-me} test
@item @file{var} @tab Databases and log files. @item @file{var} @tab Databases and log files
@end multitable @end multitable
Within an installation directory, the layout of a source installation differs Within an installation directory, the layout of a source installation differs
...@@ -4438,10 +4472,10 @@ The header file and library directories are @file{include/mysql} and ...@@ -4438,10 +4472,10 @@ The header file and library directories are @file{include/mysql} and
@end itemize @end itemize
You can create your own binary installation from a compiled source You can create your own binary installation from a compiled source
distribution, by executing the script @file{scripts/make_binary_distribution}. distribution by executing the script @file{scripts/make_binary_distribution}.
@node Installing binary, Installing source, Installation layouts, Installing @node Installing binary, Installing source, Installation layouts, Installing
@section Installing a MySQL binary distribution @section Installing a MySQL Binary Distribution
@menu @menu
* Linux-RPM:: Linux RPM files * Linux-RPM:: Linux RPM files
...@@ -4492,7 +4526,7 @@ shell> bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & ...@@ -4492,7 +4526,7 @@ shell> bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql &
You can add new users using the @code{bin/mysql_setpermission} script if You can add new users using the @code{bin/mysql_setpermission} script if
you install the @code{DBI} and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} Perl modules. you install the @code{DBI} and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} Perl modules.
Here follows a more detailed description: A more detailed description follows.
To install a binary distribution, follow the steps below, then proceed To install a binary distribution, follow the steps below, then proceed
to @ref{Post-installation}, for post-installation setup and testing: to @ref{Post-installation}, for post-installation setup and testing:
...@@ -4512,9 +4546,9 @@ Obtain a distribution file from one of the sites listed in ...@@ -4512,9 +4546,9 @@ Obtain a distribution file from one of the sites listed in
@strong{MySQL} binary distributions are provided as compressed @code{tar} @strong{MySQL} binary distributions are provided as compressed @code{tar}
archives and have names like @file{mysql-VERSION-OS.tar.gz}, where archives and have names like @file{mysql-VERSION-OS.tar.gz}, where
@code{VERSION} is a number (e.g., @code{3.21.15}), and @code{OS} indicates @code{VERSION} is a number (for example, @code{3.21.15}), and @code{OS}
the type of operating system for which the distribution is intended (e.g., indicates the type of operating system for which the distribution is intended
@code{pc-linux-gnu-i586}). (for example, @code{pc-linux-gnu-i586}).
@item @item
Add a user and group for @code{mysqld} to run as: Add a user and group for @code{mysqld} to run as:
...@@ -4524,7 +4558,7 @@ shell> groupadd mysql ...@@ -4524,7 +4558,7 @@ shell> groupadd mysql
shell> useradd -g mysql mysql shell> useradd -g mysql mysql
@end example @end example
These commands add the @code{mysql} group, and the @code{mysql} user. The These commands add the @code{mysql} group and the @code{mysql} user. The
syntax for @code{useradd} and @code{groupadd} may differ slightly on different syntax for @code{useradd} and @code{groupadd} may differ slightly on different
Unixes. They may also be called @code{adduser} and @code{addgroup}. You may Unixes. They may also be called @code{adduser} and @code{addgroup}. You may
wish to call the user and group something else instead of @code{mysql}. wish to call the user and group something else instead of @code{mysql}.
...@@ -4595,12 +4629,12 @@ installed @strong{MySQL} before): ...@@ -4595,12 +4629,12 @@ installed @strong{MySQL} before):
shell> scripts/mysql_install_db shell> scripts/mysql_install_db
@end example @end example
Note that @strong{MySQL} versions older than 3.22.10 started the Note that @strong{MySQL} versions older than Version 3.22.10 started the
@strong{MySQL} server when you run @code{mysql_install_db}. This is no @strong{MySQL} server when you run @code{mysql_install_db}. This is no
longer true! longer true!
@item @item
Change ownership of the installation directory to the user which you will Change ownership of the installation directory to the user that you will
run @code{mysqld} as: run @code{mysqld} as:
@example @example
...@@ -4620,7 +4654,7 @@ see @ref{Perl support}. ...@@ -4620,7 +4654,7 @@ see @ref{Perl support}.
If you would like @strong{MySQL} to start automatically when you boot your If you would like @strong{MySQL} to start automatically when you boot your
machine, you can copy @code{support-files/mysql.server} to the location where machine, you can copy @code{support-files/mysql.server} to the location where
your system has its startup files. More information can be found in the your system has its startup files. More information can be found in the
@code{support-files/mysql.server} script itself, and in @ref{Automatic @code{support-files/mysql.server} script itself and in @ref{Automatic
start}. start}.
@end enumerate @end enumerate
...@@ -4640,12 +4674,12 @@ shell> bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & ...@@ -4640,12 +4674,12 @@ shell> bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql &
@cindex RedHat Package Manager @cindex RedHat Package Manager
@c This node name is special @c This node name is special
@node Linux-RPM, Building clients, Installing binary, Installing binary @node Linux-RPM, Building clients, Installing binary, Installing binary
@subsection Linux RPM notes @subsection Linux RPM Notes
The recommended way to install @strong{MySQL} on Linux is by using an RPM The recommended way to install @strong{MySQL} on Linux is by using an RPM
file. The @strong{MySQL} RPMs are currently being built on a RedHat 5.2 file. The @strong{MySQL} RPMs are currently being built on a RedHat Version
system but should work on other versions of Linux that support @code{rpm} and 6.2 system but should work on other versions of Linux that support @code{rpm}
use @code{glibc}. and use @code{glibc}.
If you have problems with an RPM file, for example, if you receive the error If you have problems with an RPM file, for example, if you receive the error
``@code{Sorry, the host 'xxxx' could not be looked up}'', see ``@code{Sorry, the host 'xxxx' could not be looked up}'', see
...@@ -4680,18 +4714,18 @@ be used to try to build RPMs for other architectures (for example, Alpha ...@@ -4680,18 +4714,18 @@ be used to try to build RPMs for other architectures (for example, Alpha
or SPARC). or SPARC).
@end itemize @end itemize
To see all files in an RPM package: To see all files in an RPM package, run:
@example @example
shell> rpm -qpl MySQL-VERSION.i386.rpm shell> rpm -qpl MySQL-VERSION.i386.rpm
@end example @end example
To perform a standard minimal installation, run this command: To perform a standard minimal installation, run:
@example @example
shell> rpm -i MySQL-VERSION.i386.rpm MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm shell> rpm -i MySQL-VERSION.i386.rpm MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm
@end example @end example
To install just the client package: To install just the client package, run:
@example @example
shell> rpm -i MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm shell> rpm -i MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm
...@@ -4700,7 +4734,7 @@ shell> rpm -i MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm ...@@ -4700,7 +4734,7 @@ shell> rpm -i MySQL-client-VERSION.i386.rpm
The RPM places data in @file{/var/lib/mysql}. The RPM also creates the The RPM places data in @file{/var/lib/mysql}. The RPM also creates the
appropriate entries in @file{/etc/rc.d/} to start the server automatically appropriate entries in @file{/etc/rc.d/} to start the server automatically
at boot time. (This means that if you have performed a previous at boot time. (This means that if you have performed a previous
installation, you may want to make a copy of your previously-installed installation, you may want to make a copy of your previously installed
@strong{MySQL} startup file if you made any changes to it, so you don't lose @strong{MySQL} startup file if you made any changes to it, so you don't lose
your changes.) your changes.)
...@@ -4715,7 +4749,7 @@ installation chapter. @xref{Installing binary}. ...@@ -4715,7 +4749,7 @@ installation chapter. @xref{Installing binary}.
@cindex Client programs, building @cindex Client programs, building
@cindex Linking @cindex Linking
@node Building clients, Binary install system issues, Linux-RPM, Installing binary @node Building clients, Binary install system issues, Linux-RPM, Installing binary
@subsection Building client programs @subsection Building Client Programs
If you compile @strong{MySQL} clients that you've written yourself or that If you compile @strong{MySQL} clients that you've written yourself or that
you obtain from a third party, they must be linked using the you obtain from a third party, they must be linked using the
...@@ -4730,7 +4764,7 @@ For clients that use @strong{MySQL} header files, you may need to specify a ...@@ -4730,7 +4764,7 @@ For clients that use @strong{MySQL} header files, you may need to specify a
files. files.
@node Binary install system issues, , Building clients, Installing binary @node Binary install system issues, , Building clients, Installing binary
@subsection System-specific issues @subsection System-specific Issues
@menu @menu
* Binary notes-Linux:: Linux notes for binary distribution * Binary notes-Linux:: Linux notes for binary distribution
...@@ -4742,18 +4776,18 @@ on particular systems when installing @strong{MySQL} from a binary ...@@ -4742,18 +4776,18 @@ on particular systems when installing @strong{MySQL} from a binary
distribution. distribution.
@node Binary notes-Linux, Binary notes-HP-UX, Binary install system issues, Binary install system issues @node Binary notes-Linux, Binary notes-HP-UX, Binary install system issues, Binary install system issues
@subsubsection Linux notes for binary distribution @subsubsection Linux Notes for Binary Distributions
@strong{MySQL} needs at least Linux 2.0. @strong{MySQL} needs at least Linux Version 2.0.
The binary release is linked with @code{-static}, which means you not The binary release is linked with @code{-static}, which means you do not
normally need not worry about which version of the system libraries you normally need to worry about which version of the system libraries you
have. You need not install LinuxThreads, either. A program linked with have. You need not install LinuxThreads, either. A program linked with
@code{-static} is slightly bigger than a dynamically-linked program but @code{-static} is slightly bigger than a dynamically linked program but
also slightly faster (3-5%). One problem however is that you can't use also slightly faster (3-5%). One problem, however, is that you can't use
user definable functions (UDFs) with a statically-linked program. If user-definable functions (UDFs) with a statically linked program. If
you are going to write or use UDF functions (this is something only for you are going to write or use UDF functions (this is something only for
C or C++ programmers) you must compile @strong{MySQL} yourself, using C or C++ programmers), you must compile @strong{MySQL} yourself, using
dynamic linking. dynamic linking.
If you are using a @code{libc}-based system (instead of a @code{glibc2} If you are using a @code{libc}-based system (instead of a @code{glibc2}
...@@ -4775,7 +4809,7 @@ option: ...@@ -4775,7 +4809,7 @@ option:
getpwnam: No such file or directory getpwnam: No such file or directory
@end example @end example
You can solve this problem one of the following ways: You can solve this problem in one of the following ways:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
...@@ -4786,7 +4820,7 @@ Execute @code{mysql_install_db --force}; This will not execute the ...@@ -4786,7 +4820,7 @@ Execute @code{mysql_install_db --force}; This will not execute the
@code{resolveip} test in @code{mysql_install_db}. The downside is that @code{resolveip} test in @code{mysql_install_db}. The downside is that
you can't use host names in the grant tables; you must use IP numbers you can't use host names in the grant tables; you must use IP numbers
instead (except for @code{localhost}). If you are using an old @strong{MySQL} instead (except for @code{localhost}). If you are using an old @strong{MySQL}
release that doesn't support @code{--force} you have to remove the release that doesn't support @code{--force}, you have to remove the
@code{resolveip} test in @code{mysql_install} with an editor. @code{resolveip} test in @code{mysql_install} with an editor.
@item @item
Start mysqld with @code{su} instead of using @code{--user}. Start mysqld with @code{su} instead of using @code{--user}.
...@@ -4796,7 +4830,7 @@ The Linux-Intel binary and RPM releases of @strong{MySQL} are configured ...@@ -4796,7 +4830,7 @@ The Linux-Intel binary and RPM releases of @strong{MySQL} are configured
for the highest possible speed. We are always trying to use the fastest for the highest possible speed. We are always trying to use the fastest
stable compiler available. stable compiler available.
@strong{MySQL} Perl support requires Perl 5.004_03 or newer. @strong{MySQL} Perl support requires Version Perl 5.004_03 or newer.
On some Linux 2.2 versions, you may get the error @code{Resource On some Linux 2.2 versions, you may get the error @code{Resource
temporarily unavailable} when you do a lot of new connections to a temporarily unavailable} when you do a lot of new connections to a
...@@ -4804,13 +4838,13 @@ temporarily unavailable} when you do a lot of new connections to a ...@@ -4804,13 +4838,13 @@ temporarily unavailable} when you do a lot of new connections to a
The problem is that Linux has a delay between when you close a TCP/IP The problem is that Linux has a delay between when you close a TCP/IP
socket and until this is actually freed by the system. As there is only socket and until this is actually freed by the system. As there is only
room for a finite number of TCP/IP slots you will get the above error if room for a finite number of TCP/IP slots, you will get the above error if
you try to do too many new TCP/IP connections during a small time, like you try to do too many new TCP/IP connections during a small time, like
when you run the @strong{MySQL} @file{test-connect} benchmark over when you run the @strong{MySQL} @file{test-connect} benchmark over
TCP/IP. TCP/IP.
We have mailed about this problem a couple of times to different Linux We have mailed about this problem a couple of times to different Linux
mailing lists but have never been able to resolve this properly :( mailing lists but have never been able to resolve this properly.
The only known 'fix' to this problem is to use persistent connections in The only known 'fix' to this problem is to use persistent connections in
your clients or use sockets, if you are running the database server your clients or use sockets, if you are running the database server
...@@ -4818,7 +4852,7 @@ and clients on the same machine. We hope that the @code{Linux 2.4} ...@@ -4818,7 +4852,7 @@ and clients on the same machine. We hope that the @code{Linux 2.4}
kernel will fix this problem in the future. kernel will fix this problem in the future.
@node Binary notes-HP-UX, , Binary notes-Linux, Binary install system issues @node Binary notes-HP-UX, , Binary notes-Linux, Binary install system issues
@subsubsection HP-UX notes for binary distribution @subsubsection HP-UX Notes for Binary Distributions
Some of the binary distributions of @strong{MySQL} for HP-UX is Some of the binary distributions of @strong{MySQL} for HP-UX is
distributed as an HP depot file and as a tar file. To use the depot distributed as an HP depot file and as a tar file. To use the depot
...@@ -4828,7 +4862,7 @@ software depot tools. ...@@ -4828,7 +4862,7 @@ software depot tools.
The HP version of @strong{MySQL} was compiled on an HP 9000/8xx server The HP version of @strong{MySQL} was compiled on an HP 9000/8xx server
under HP-UX 10.20, and uses MIT-pthreads. It is known to work under HP-UX 10.20, and uses MIT-pthreads. It is known to work
well under this configuration. well under this configuration.
@strong{MySQL} 3.22.26 and newer can also be built with HP's native @strong{MySQL} Version 3.22.26 and newer can also be built with HP's native
thread package. thread package.
Other configurations that may work: Other configurations that may work:
...@@ -4891,7 +4925,7 @@ To install the HP-UX tar.gz distribution, you must have a copy of GNU ...@@ -4891,7 +4925,7 @@ To install the HP-UX tar.gz distribution, you must have a copy of GNU
@code{tar}. @code{tar}.
@node Installing source, Compilation problems, Installing binary, Installing @node Installing source, Compilation problems, Installing binary, Installing
@section Installing a MySQL source distribution @section Installing a MySQL Source Distribution
You need the following tools to build and install @strong{MySQL} from source: You need the following tools to build and install @strong{MySQL} from source:
...@@ -4905,7 +4939,7 @@ known to work. Sun @code{tar} is known to have problems. ...@@ -4905,7 +4939,7 @@ known to work. Sun @code{tar} is known to have problems.
@item @item
A working ANSI C++ compiler. @code{gcc} >= 2.8.1, @code{egcs} >= A working ANSI C++ compiler. @code{gcc} >= 2.8.1, @code{egcs} >=
1.0.2, SGI C++ and SunPro C++ are some of the compilers that are known to 1.0.2, SGI C++, and SunPro C++ are some of the compilers that are known to
work. @code{libg++} is not needed when using @code{gcc}. @code{gcc} work. @code{libg++} is not needed when using @code{gcc}. @code{gcc}
2.7.x has a bug that makes it impossible to compile some perfectly legal 2.7.x has a bug that makes it impossible to compile some perfectly legal
C++ files, such as @file{sql/sql_base.cc}. If you only have @code{gcc} 2.7.x, C++ files, such as @file{sql/sql_base.cc}. If you only have @code{gcc} 2.7.x,
...@@ -4935,7 +4969,7 @@ reports}. ...@@ -4935,7 +4969,7 @@ reports}.
@end menu @end menu
@node Quick install, Applying patches, Installing source, Installing source @node Quick install, Applying patches, Installing source, Installing source
@subsection Quick installation overview @subsection Quick Installation Overview
The basic commands you must execute to install a @strong{MySQL} source The basic commands you must execute to install a @strong{MySQL} source
distribution are: distribution are:
...@@ -4954,7 +4988,7 @@ shell> chgrp -R mysql /usr/local/mysql ...@@ -4954,7 +4988,7 @@ shell> chgrp -R mysql /usr/local/mysql
shell> /usr/local/mysql/bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & shell> /usr/local/mysql/bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql &
@end example @end example
If you start from a source RPM, then do the following. If you start from a source RPM, then do the following:
@example @example
shell> rpm --rebuild MySQL-VERSION.src.rpm shell> rpm --rebuild MySQL-VERSION.src.rpm
...@@ -4965,10 +4999,10 @@ This will make a binary RPM that you can install. ...@@ -4965,10 +4999,10 @@ This will make a binary RPM that you can install.
You can add new users using the @code{bin/mysql_setpermission} script if You can add new users using the @code{bin/mysql_setpermission} script if
you install the @code{DBI} and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} Perl modules. you install the @code{DBI} and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} Perl modules.
Here follows a more detailed description: A more detailed description follows.
To install a source distribution, follow the steps below, then proceed To install a source distribution, follow the steps below, then proceed
to @ref{Post-installation}, for post-installation initialization and testing. to @ref{Post-installation}, for post-installation initialization and testing:
@enumerate @enumerate
@item @item
...@@ -5051,12 +5085,12 @@ installed @strong{MySQL} before): ...@@ -5051,12 +5085,12 @@ installed @strong{MySQL} before):
shell> scripts/mysql_install_db shell> scripts/mysql_install_db
@end example @end example
Note that @strong{MySQL} versions older than 3.22.10 started the Note that @strong{MySQL} versions older than Version 3.22.10 started the
@strong{MySQL} server when you run @code{mysql_install_db}. This is no @strong{MySQL} server when you run @code{mysql_install_db}. This is no
longer true! longer true!
@item @item
Change ownership of the installation to the user which you will run Change ownership of the installation to the user that you will run
@code{mysqld} as: @code{mysqld} as:
@example @example
...@@ -5076,12 +5110,12 @@ see @ref{Perl support}. ...@@ -5076,12 +5110,12 @@ see @ref{Perl support}.
If you would like @strong{MySQL} to start automatically when you boot your If you would like @strong{MySQL} to start automatically when you boot your
machine, you can copy @code{support-files/mysql.server} to the location where machine, you can copy @code{support-files/mysql.server} to the location where
your system has its startup files. More information can be found in the your system has its startup files. More information can be found in the
@code{support-files/mysql.server} script itself, and in @ref{Automatic @code{support-files/mysql.server} script itself and in @ref{Automatic
start}. start}.
@end enumerate @end enumerate
After everything has been installed, you should initialize and test your After everything has been installed, you should initialize and test your
distribution. distribution:
@example @example
shell> /usr/local/mysql/bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & shell> /usr/local/mysql/bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql &
...@@ -5096,15 +5130,15 @@ servers}. ...@@ -5096,15 +5130,15 @@ servers}.
@xref{Post-installation}. @xref{Post-installation}.
@node Applying patches, configure options, Quick install, Installing source @node Applying patches, configure options, Quick install, Installing source
@subsection Applying patches @subsection Applying Patches
Sometimes patches appear on the mailing list or are placed in the Sometimes patches appear on the mailing list or are placed in the
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Patches,patches area} of the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Patches, patches area} of the
@strong{MySQL} Web site. @strong{MySQL} Web site.
To apply a patch from the mailing list, save the message in which the patch To apply a patch from the mailing list, save the message in which the patch
appears in a file, change into the top-level directory of your @strong{MySQL} appears in a file, change into the top-level directory of your @strong{MySQL}
source tree and run these commands: source tree, and run these commands:
@example @example
shell> patch -p1 < patch-file-name shell> patch -p1 < patch-file-name
...@@ -5134,7 +5168,7 @@ systems do not allow you to install a new version of a program if it replaces ...@@ -5134,7 +5168,7 @@ systems do not allow you to install a new version of a program if it replaces
the version that is currently executing. the version that is currently executing.
@node configure options, , Applying patches, Installing source @node configure options, , Applying patches, Installing source
@subsection Typical @code{configure} options @subsection Typical @code{configure} Options
The @code{configure} script gives you a great deal of control over how The @code{configure} script gives you a great deal of control over how
you configure your @strong{MySQL} distribution. Typically you do this you configure your @strong{MySQL} distribution. Typically you do this
...@@ -5170,7 +5204,7 @@ to tell it to continue with the rest of the build even if errors occur.) ...@@ -5170,7 +5204,7 @@ to tell it to continue with the rest of the build even if errors occur.)
@item @item
If you don't want your log files and database directories located under If you don't want your log files and database directories located under
@file{/usr/local/var}, use a @code{configure} command something like one @file{/usr/local/var}, use a @code{configure} command, something like one
of these: of these:
@example @example
shell> ./configure --prefix=/usr/local/mysql shell> ./configure --prefix=/usr/local/mysql
...@@ -5185,18 +5219,18 @@ prefix, but overrides the default location for database directories ...@@ -5185,18 +5219,18 @@ prefix, but overrides the default location for database directories
@code{/usr/local/mysql/data}. @code{/usr/local/mysql/data}.
@item @item
If you are using Unix and you want the @strong{MySQL} socket located somewhere If you are using UNIX and you want the @strong{MySQL} socket located somewhere
other than the default location (normally in the directory @file{/tmp} or other than the default location (normally in the directory @file{/tmp} or
@file{/var/run}, use a @code{configure} command like this: @file{/var/run}) use a @code{configure} command like this:
@example @example
shell> ./configure --with-unix-socket-path=/usr/local/mysql/tmp/mysql.sock shell> ./configure --with-unix-socket-path=/usr/local/mysql/tmp/mysql.sock
@end example @end example
Note that the given file must be an absolute pathname! Note that the given file must be an absolute pathname!
@item @item
If you want to compile statically-linked programs (e.g., to make a binary If you want to compile statically linked programs (for example, to make a
distribution, to get more speed or to work around problems with some RedHat binary distribution, to get more speed, or to work around problems with some
distributions), run @code{configure} like this: RedHat distributions), run @code{configure} like this:
@example @example
shell> ./configure --with-client-ldflags=-all-static \ shell> ./configure --with-client-ldflags=-all-static \
...@@ -5227,7 +5261,7 @@ is a version number), you can work around this problem by giving the ...@@ -5227,7 +5261,7 @@ is a version number), you can work around this problem by giving the
@item @item
You can configure @strong{MySQL} not to use @code{DEFAULT} column values for You can configure @strong{MySQL} not to use @code{DEFAULT} column values for
non-@code{NULL} columns (i.e., columns that are not allowed to be non-@code{NULL} columns (that is, columns that are not allowed to be
@code{NULL}). This causes @code{INSERT} statements to generate an error @code{NULL}). This causes @code{INSERT} statements to generate an error
unless you explicitly specify values for all columns that require a unless you explicitly specify values for all columns that require a
non-@code{NULL} value. To suppress use of default values, run non-@code{NULL} value. To suppress use of default values, run
...@@ -5246,11 +5280,11 @@ change the default set, use the @code{--with-charset} option: ...@@ -5246,11 +5280,11 @@ change the default set, use the @code{--with-charset} option:
shell> ./configure --with-charset=CHARSET shell> ./configure --with-charset=CHARSET
@end example @end example
@code{CHARSET} may be one of @code{big5}, @code{cp1251}, @code{cp1257}, @code{CHARSET} may be one of @code{big5}, @code{cp1251}, @code{cp1257},
@code{czech}, @code{danish},@code{dec8}, @code{dos}, @code{euc_kr}, @code{czech}, @code{danish}, @code{dec8}, @code{dos}, @code{euc_kr},
@code{gb2312}, @code{gbk}, @code{german1}, @code{hebrew}, @code{hp8}, @code{gb2312}, @code{gbk}, @code{german1}, @code{hebrew}, @code{hp8},
@code{hungarian}, @code{koi8_ru}, @code{koi8_ukr}, @code{latin1}, @code{latin2}, @code{hungarian}, @code{koi8_ru}, @code{koi8_ukr}, @code{latin1},
@code{sjis}, @code{swe7}, @code{tis620}, @code{ujis}, @code{usa7} or @code{latin2}, @code{sjis}, @code{swe7}, @code{tis620}, @code{ujis},
@code{win1251ukr}. @code{usa7}, or @code{win1251ukr}.
@xref{Character sets}. @xref{Character sets}.
If you want to convert characters between the server and the client, If you want to convert characters between the server and the client,
...@@ -5288,7 +5322,7 @@ system-specific sections later in this chapter. ...@@ -5288,7 +5322,7 @@ system-specific sections later in this chapter.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Compilation problems, MIT-pthreads, Installing source, Installing @node Compilation problems, MIT-pthreads, Installing source, Installing
@section Problems compiling? @section Problems Compiling?
All @strong{MySQL} programs compile cleanly for us with no warnings on All @strong{MySQL} programs compile cleanly for us with no warnings on
Solaris using @code{gcc}. On other systems, warnings may occur due to Solaris using @code{gcc}. On other systems, warnings may occur due to
...@@ -5335,7 +5369,7 @@ that have been found to occur most often: ...@@ -5335,7 +5369,7 @@ that have been found to occur most often:
@cindex @code{sql_yacc.cc} problems @cindex @code{sql_yacc.cc} problems
@cindex Internal compiler errors @cindex Internal compiler errors
@cindex Virtual memory problems while compiling @cindex Virtual memory problems while compiling
If you get errors when compiling @file{sql_yacc.cc} such as the ones shown If you get errors when compiling @file{sql_yacc.cc}, such as the ones shown
below, you have probably run out of memory or swap space: below, you have probably run out of memory or swap space:
@example @example
...@@ -5375,10 +5409,10 @@ C++ compiler cannot create executables. ...@@ -5375,10 +5409,10 @@ C++ compiler cannot create executables.
@tindex CXX environment variable @tindex CXX environment variable
@tindex Environment variable, CXX @tindex Environment variable, CXX
You might also observe problems during compilation related to You might also observe problems during compilation related to
@code{g++}, @code{libg++} or @code{libstdc++}. @code{g++}, @code{libg++}, or @code{libstdc++}.
One cause of these problems is that you may not have @code{g++}, or you may One cause of these problems is that you may not have @code{g++}, or you may
have @code{g++} but not @code{libg++} or @code{libstdc++}. Take a look at have @code{g++} but not @code{libg++}, or @code{libstdc++}. Take a look at
the @file{config.log} file. It should contain the exact reason why your c++ the @file{config.log} file. It should contain the exact reason why your c++
compiler didn't work! To work around these problems, you can use @code{gcc} compiler didn't work! To work around these problems, you can use @code{gcc}
as your C++ compiler. Try setting the environment variable @code{CXX} to as your C++ compiler. Try setting the environment variable @code{CXX} to
...@@ -5397,7 +5431,7 @@ Another way to fix these problems, of course, is to install @code{g++}, ...@@ -5397,7 +5431,7 @@ Another way to fix these problems, of course, is to install @code{g++},
@code{libg++} and @code{libstdc++}. @code{libg++} and @code{libstdc++}.
@item @item
If your compile fails with errors such as any of the following, If your compile fails with errors, such as any of the following,
you must upgrade your version of @code{make} to GNU @code{make}: you must upgrade your version of @code{make} to GNU @code{make}:
@example @example
...@@ -5416,7 +5450,7 @@ pthread.h: No such file or directory ...@@ -5416,7 +5450,7 @@ pthread.h: No such file or directory
@cindex Troubleshooting, FreeBSD @cindex Troubleshooting, FreeBSD
Solaris and FreeBSD are known to have troublesome @code{make} programs. Solaris and FreeBSD are known to have troublesome @code{make} programs.
GNU @code{make} version 3.75 is known to work. GNU @code{make} Version 3.75 is known to work.
@tindex CC environment variable @tindex CC environment variable
@tindex Environment variable, CC @tindex Environment variable, CC
...@@ -5457,7 +5491,7 @@ client/libmysql.c:273: parse error before `__attribute__' ...@@ -5457,7 +5491,7 @@ client/libmysql.c:273: parse error before `__attribute__'
@item @item
If you get errors such as those shown below when compiling @code{mysqld}, If you get errors such as those shown below when compiling @code{mysqld},
@code{configure} didn't correctly detect the type of the last argument to @code{configure} didn't correctly detect the type of the last argument to
@code{accept()}, @code{getsockname()} or @code{getpeername()}: @code{accept()}, @code{getsockname()}, or @code{getpeername()}:
@example @example
cxx: Error: mysqld.cc, line 645: In this statement, the referenced cxx: Error: mysqld.cc, line 645: In this statement, the referenced
...@@ -5482,7 +5516,7 @@ operating system. (Note that you will have to do this each time you run ...@@ -5482,7 +5516,7 @@ operating system. (Note that you will have to do this each time you run
The @file{sql_yacc.cc} file is generated from @file{sql_yacc.yy}. Normally The @file{sql_yacc.cc} file is generated from @file{sql_yacc.yy}. Normally
the build process doesn't need to create @file{sql_yacc.cc}, because the build process doesn't need to create @file{sql_yacc.cc}, because
@strong{MySQL} comes with an already-generated copy. However, if you do need @strong{MySQL} comes with an already-generated copy. However, if you do need
to recreate it, you might encounter this error: to re-create it, you might encounter this error:
@example @example
"sql_yacc.yy", line xxx fatal: default action causes potential... "sql_yacc.yy", line xxx fatal: default action causes potential...
...@@ -5500,7 +5534,7 @@ link your clients with the new client library. ...@@ -5500,7 +5534,7 @@ link your clients with the new client library.
@end itemize @end itemize
@node MIT-pthreads, Perl support, Compilation problems, Installing @node MIT-pthreads, Perl support, Compilation problems, Installing
@section MIT-pthreads notes @section MIT-pthreads Notes
This section describes some of the issues involved in using MIT-pthreads. This section describes some of the issues involved in using MIT-pthreads.
...@@ -5526,11 +5560,11 @@ MIT-pthreads, because we want to minimize our changes to this code. ...@@ -5526,11 +5560,11 @@ MIT-pthreads, because we want to minimize our changes to this code.
@item @item
MIT-pthreads doesn't support the @code{AF_UNIX} protocol used to implement MIT-pthreads doesn't support the @code{AF_UNIX} protocol used to implement
Unix sockets. This means that if you compile using MIT-pthreads, all UNIX sockets. This means that if you compile using MIT-pthreads, all
connections must be made using TCP/IP (which is a little slower). If you connections must be made using TCP/IP (which is a little slower). If you
find after building @strong{MySQL} that you cannot connect to the local find after building @strong{MySQL} that you cannot connect to the local
server, it may be that your client is attempting to connect to server, it may be that your client is attempting to connect to
@code{localhost} using a Unix socket as the default. Try making a TCP/IP @code{localhost} using a UNIX socket as the default. Try making a TCP/IP
connection with @code{mysql} by using a host option (@code{-h} or connection with @code{mysql} by using a host option (@code{-h} or
@code{--host}) to specify the local host name explicitly. @code{--host}) to specify the local host name explicitly.
...@@ -5539,8 +5573,8 @@ The checks that determine whether or not to use MIT-pthreads occur only ...@@ -5539,8 +5573,8 @@ The checks that determine whether or not to use MIT-pthreads occur only
during the part of the configuration process that deals with the server during the part of the configuration process that deals with the server
code. If you have configured the distribution using @code{--without-server} code. If you have configured the distribution using @code{--without-server}
to build only the client code, clients will not know whether or not to build only the client code, clients will not know whether or not
MIT-pthreads is being used and will use Unix socket connections by default. MIT-pthreads is being used and will use UNIX socket connections by default.
Because Unix sockets do not work under MIT-pthreads, this means you will need Because UNIX sockets do not work under MIT-pthreads, this means you will need
to use @code{-h} or @code{--host} when you run client programs. to use @code{-h} or @code{--host} when you run client programs.
@item @item
...@@ -5570,7 +5604,7 @@ With MIT-pthreads, the @code{sleep()} system call isn't interruptible with ...@@ -5570,7 +5604,7 @@ With MIT-pthreads, the @code{sleep()} system call isn't interruptible with
interrupt is served and the process stops. interrupt is served and the process stops.
@item @item
When linking you may receive warning messages like these (at least on When linking, you may receive warning messages like these (at least on
Solaris); they can be ignored: Solaris); they can be ignored:
@example @example
...@@ -5598,7 +5632,7 @@ needed, but may be interesting for someone.) ...@@ -5598,7 +5632,7 @@ needed, but may be interesting for someone.)
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Perl support, Source install system issues, MIT-pthreads, Installing @node Perl support, Source install system issues, MIT-pthreads, Installing
@section Perl installation comments @section Perl Installation Comments
@menu @menu
* Perl installation:: Installing Perl on Unix * Perl installation:: Installing Perl on Unix
...@@ -5608,11 +5642,11 @@ needed, but may be interesting for someone.) ...@@ -5608,11 +5642,11 @@ needed, but may be interesting for someone.)
@end menu @end menu
@node Perl installation, ActiveState Perl, Perl support, Perl support @node Perl installation, ActiveState Perl, Perl support, Perl support
@subsection Installing Perl on Unix @subsection Installing Perl on UNIX
Perl support for @strong{MySQL} is provided by means of the Perl support for @strong{MySQL} is provided by means of the
@code{DBI}/@code{DBD} client interface. @xref{Perl}. The Perl @code{DBI}/@code{DBD} client interface. @xref{Perl}. The Perl
@code{DBD}/@code{DBI} client code requires Perl 5.004 or later. The @code{DBD}/@code{DBI} client code requires Perl Version 5.004 or later. The
interface @emph{will not work} if you have an older version of Perl. interface @emph{will not work} if you have an older version of Perl.
@strong{MySQL} Perl support also requires that you've installed @strong{MySQL} Perl support also requires that you've installed
...@@ -5620,7 +5654,7 @@ interface @emph{will not work} if you have an older version of Perl. ...@@ -5620,7 +5654,7 @@ interface @emph{will not work} if you have an older version of Perl.
from RPM files, client programs are in the client RPM, but client programming from RPM files, client programs are in the client RPM, but client programming
support is in the developer RPM. Make sure you've installed the latter RPM. support is in the developer RPM. Make sure you've installed the latter RPM.
As of release 3.22.8, Perl support is distributed separately from the main As of Version 3.22.8, Perl support is distributed separately from the main
@strong{MySQL} distribution. If you want to install Perl support, the files @strong{MySQL} distribution. If you want to install Perl support, the files
you will need can be obtained from @uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Contrib/}. you will need can be obtained from @uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Contrib/}.
...@@ -5630,7 +5664,7 @@ module name and @code{VERSION} is the version number. You should get the ...@@ -5630,7 +5664,7 @@ module name and @code{VERSION} is the version number. You should get the
@code{Data-Dumper}, @code{DBI}, and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} distributions @code{Data-Dumper}, @code{DBI}, and @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} distributions
and install them in that order. The installation procedure is shown below. and install them in that order. The installation procedure is shown below.
The example shown is for the @code{Data-Dumper} module, but the procedure is The example shown is for the @code{Data-Dumper} module, but the procedure is
the same for all three distributions. the same for all three distributions:
@enumerate @enumerate
@item @item
...@@ -5656,7 +5690,7 @@ shell> make install ...@@ -5656,7 +5690,7 @@ shell> make install
@end example @end example
@end enumerate @end enumerate
The @code{make test} command is important, because it verifies that the The @code{make test} command is important because it verifies that the
module is working. Note that when you run that command during the module is working. Note that when you run that command during the
@code{Msql-Mysql-modules} installation to exercise the interface code, the @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} installation to exercise the interface code, the
@strong{MySQL} server must be running or the test will fail. @strong{MySQL} server must be running or the test will fail.
...@@ -5692,11 +5726,11 @@ Windows, you should do the following: ...@@ -5692,11 +5726,11 @@ Windows, you should do the following:
@item If this succeeds, install @code{ftp://ftp.de.uu.net/pub/CPAN/authors/id/JWIED/DBD-mysql-1.2212.x86.ppd} @item If this succeeds, install @code{ftp://ftp.de.uu.net/pub/CPAN/authors/id/JWIED/DBD-mysql-1.2212.x86.ppd}
@end itemize @end itemize
The above should work at least with ActiveState Perl 5.6. The above should work at least with ActiveState Perl Version 5.6.
If you can't get the above to work, you should instead install the If you can't get the above to work, you should instead install the
@strong{MyODBC} driver and connect to @strong{MySQL} server through @strong{MyODBC} driver and connect to @strong{MySQL} server through
ODBC. ODBC:
@example @example
use DBI; use DBI;
...@@ -5705,7 +5739,7 @@ $dbh= DBI->connect("DBI:ODBC:$dsn","$user","$password") || ...@@ -5705,7 +5739,7 @@ $dbh= DBI->connect("DBI:ODBC:$dsn","$user","$password") ||
@end example @end example
@node Windows Perl, Perl support problems, ActiveState Perl, Perl support @node Windows Perl, Perl support problems, ActiveState Perl, Perl support
@subsection Installing the MySQL Perl distribution on Windows @subsection Installing the MySQL Perl Distribution on Windows
The @strong{MySQL} Perl distribution contains @code{DBI}, The @strong{MySQL} Perl distribution contains @code{DBI},
@code{DBD:MySQL} and @code{DBD:ODBC}. @code{DBD:MySQL} and @code{DBD:ODBC}.
...@@ -5721,7 +5755,7 @@ The @strong{MySQL} Perl distribution contains @code{DBI}, ...@@ -5721,7 +5755,7 @@ The @strong{MySQL} Perl distribution contains @code{DBI},
@end itemize @end itemize
@node Perl support problems, , Windows Perl, Perl support @node Perl support problems, , Windows Perl, Perl support
@subsection Problems using the Perl @code{DBI}/@code{DBD} interface @subsection Problems Using the Perl @code{DBI}/@code{DBD} Interface
If Perl reports that it can't find the @code{../mysql/mysql.so} module, If Perl reports that it can't find the @code{../mysql/mysql.so} module,
then the problem is probably that Perl can't locate the shared library then the problem is probably that Perl can't locate the shared library
...@@ -5732,7 +5766,7 @@ You can fix this by any of the following methods: ...@@ -5732,7 +5766,7 @@ You can fix this by any of the following methods:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Compile the @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} distribution with @code{perl Compile the @code{Msql-Mysql-modules} distribution with @code{perl
Makefile.PL -static -config} rather than @code{perl Makefile.PL} Makefile.PL -static -config} rather than @code{perl Makefile.PL}.
@item @item
Copy @code{libmysqlclient.so} to the directory where your other shared Copy @code{libmysqlclient.so} to the directory where your other shared
...@@ -5758,7 +5792,7 @@ you are probably using @code{gcc} (or using an old binary compiled with ...@@ -5758,7 +5792,7 @@ you are probably using @code{gcc} (or using an old binary compiled with
/usr/bin/perl: can't resolve symbol '__divdi3' /usr/bin/perl: can't resolve symbol '__divdi3'
@end example @end example
If you get the following error from @code{Msql-Mysql-modules}, If you get the following error from @code{Msql-Mysql-modules}
when you run the tests: when you run the tests:
@example @example
...@@ -5807,7 +5841,7 @@ shell> LIBPATH=/usr/lib:/lib:/usr/local/lib:/usr/ccs/lib:/usr/progressive/lib:/u ...@@ -5807,7 +5841,7 @@ shell> LIBPATH=/usr/lib:/lib:/usr/local/lib:/usr/ccs/lib:/usr/progressive/lib:/u
shell> MANPATH=scohelp:/usr/man:/usr/local1/man:/usr/local/man:/usr/skunk/man: shell> MANPATH=scohelp:/usr/man:/usr/local1/man:/usr/local/man:/usr/skunk/man:
@end example @end example
First, create a Perl that includes a statically-linked @code{DBI} by running First, create a Perl that includes a statically linked @code{DBI} by running
these commands in the directory where your @code{DBI} distribution is these commands in the directory where your @code{DBI} distribution is
located: located:
...@@ -5850,7 +5884,7 @@ distribution. ...@@ -5850,7 +5884,7 @@ distribution.
* Solaris x86:: Solaris x86 notes * Solaris x86:: Solaris x86 notes
* SunOS:: SunOS 4 notes * SunOS:: SunOS 4 notes
* Linux:: Linux notes (all Linux versions) * Linux:: Linux notes (all Linux versions)
* Alpha-DEC-Unix:: Alpha-DEC-Unix notes * Alpha-DEC-UNIX:: Alpha-DEC-UNIX notes
* Alpha-DEC-OSF1:: Alpha-DEC-OSF1 notes * Alpha-DEC-OSF1:: Alpha-DEC-OSF1 notes
* SGI-Irix:: SGI-Irix notes * SGI-Irix:: SGI-Irix notes
* FreeBSD:: FreeBSD notes * FreeBSD:: FreeBSD notes
...@@ -6146,7 +6180,7 @@ These may be ignored. ...@@ -6146,7 +6180,7 @@ These may be ignored.
When compiling @code{mysqld}, there will be some @code{implicit declaration When compiling @code{mysqld}, there will be some @code{implicit declaration
of function} warnings. These may be ignored. of function} warnings. These may be ignored.
@node Linux, Alpha-DEC-Unix, SunOS, Source install system issues @node Linux, Alpha-DEC-UNIX, SunOS, Source install system issues
@subsection Linux notes (all Linux versions) @subsection Linux notes (all Linux versions)
@strong{MySQL} uses LinuxThreads on Linux. If you are using an old @strong{MySQL} uses LinuxThreads on Linux. If you are using an old
...@@ -6567,8 +6601,8 @@ make_install ...@@ -6567,8 +6601,8 @@ make_install
and @strong{mysqld} should be ready to run. and @strong{mysqld} should be ready to run.
@node Alpha-DEC-Unix, Alpha-DEC-OSF1, Linux, Source install system issues @node Alpha-DEC-UNIX, Alpha-DEC-OSF1, Linux, Source install system issues
@subsection Alpha-DEC-Unix notes (Tru64) @subsection Alpha-DEC-UNIX notes (Tru64)
If you are using egcs 1.1.2 on Digital UNIX, you should upgrade to gcc If you are using egcs 1.1.2 on Digital UNIX, you should upgrade to gcc
2.95.2, as egcs on DEC has some serious bugs! 2.95.2, as egcs on DEC has some serious bugs!
...@@ -6645,7 +6679,7 @@ gnumake install ...@@ -6645,7 +6679,7 @@ gnumake install
scripts/mysql_install_db scripts/mysql_install_db
@end example @end example
@node Alpha-DEC-OSF1, SGI-Irix, Alpha-DEC-Unix, Source install system issues @node Alpha-DEC-OSF1, SGI-Irix, Alpha-DEC-UNIX, Source install system issues
@subsection Alpha-DEC-OSF1 notes @subsection Alpha-DEC-OSF1 notes
If you have problems compiling and have DEC @code{CC} and @code{gcc} If you have problems compiling and have DEC @code{CC} and @code{gcc}
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