On 2006-10-24 Jose Manuel Peso wrote: > Why is recommended the precompiled package install way (as i read in the > downloads page)?
Because a different compiler version or different installed libraries can result in a slightly different binary. If you happen to experience a bug later it's easier to track down if you use exactly the same binaries than the mysql team. And it safes you time, of course :) Most people take the binary packages that their distribution offers which is a good compromise. bye, -christian- -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]