James Gosnell wrote:

>       If I connect to mysql:
> mysql -u username -p wherever.net
> 
> is that encrypted at all?

No and never will be default behaviour to encrypt communication as this reduces 
performance.
 
> and if I make a network program via the C API, would that be encrypted
> too? Thanks


No.

In MySQL 4.0 it will be standard feature to have SSL protected 
connections when asked to use them. Also there is a different tunneling 
solutions for them. Search for words "CIPE" or "SSL tunnel" with search 
engines and you get right to the point.

    Tõnu


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