Thanks! If I have the glibc 2.3, I have to use Linux x86 generic RPM (dynamically linked). Otherwise, version lower than 2.3, we should use Linux x86 generic RPM (statically linked against glibc 2.2.5). Am I right?
unplug On 3/3/06, Joerg Bruehe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi N.N., all, > Denis (hoping that it also helps with your question), > > > unplug wrote: > > Hi, > > I found that there are 2 versions of mysql 5.0 rpm for download. > > > > Linux x86 generic RPM (statically linked against glibc 2.2.5) downloads > > Linux x86 generic RPM (dynamically linked) downloads > > > > What is the difference between them? How to determine what version > > should I use for fedora4? > > > Glibc 2.2 has issues when the number of threads gets large, that is why > ehere is a patched version (that issue fixed) is linked statically to > MySQL binaries intended to run on systems (still) using glibc 2.2. > > Glibc 2.3 does not have these issues, so for this version dynamic > linking can be used. > This is the current version of glibc, used for all MySQL binaries > (except those special 2.2 ones). > > Check your system for the glibc version used, then get and install the > appropriate package. > > > HTH, > Jperg > > -- > Joerg Bruehe, Senior Production Engineer > MySQL AB, www.mysql.com > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
