[fpc-pascal] MySQL3, MySQL4, and MySql5 - Micha Might have answer

[Jason P Sage]

[Jason Peter Sage] In response to Jes?s Reyes question about where I looked
for the MySQL5 unit....
[Jason Peter Sage] I did google search for MySQL5 and Freepascal - and
mostly found my own FPC mailing list entries. I'm currently using FPC 2.0.2
so that may be why I'm a little out dated. I admittedly have never tried to
compile the FPC compiler itself, but think I should some day to make sure I
can do it on my most frequented platforms. To date, I tend to grab the
official releases, because I'm not contributing on a FPC compiler level at
all, and I'm making applications so I prefer the "FPC Team Approved" (and
packaged) versions.

As far as contributions, I'm trying to figure out how to release some code
that is part of a proprietary system, in a manner that can help the
community at large without rendering the commercial product usurped.

I've released a lib in the past, but it has progressed in many ways that I
think should be shared in whole or in part - as it has really helped me get
a lot out of FPC.

I think it's great that the MySQL5 unit will be in the next release -
hopefully the same release slated for August! 

It was mentioned to me that this new release ALSO includes an important CRT
unit fix for Linux that I'm very excited about. Why? Sometimes I need a
plain, easy to write, UI that isn't about GFX as much as simplicity and
portable. The CRT unit makes this a reality when its working. And let me add
it has always worked to my knowledge - and just ended up with bug this
(2.0.2 only I think) go around.

Thanks for Asking Jes?s 
Jason P Sage