In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Andreas  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Hsiao Ketung Contr 61 CS/SCBN wrote:
>
>> Who would have the need to use src version of installation.
>> I imagine that src version give user more options for customizing MySql.
>
>sure ... but do you feel anythig lacking ?

I know two reasons at least (because I have done both):

1. The site uses an unconventional directory structure by choice;
   have to run configure manually to get the directory structure
   right.

2. Previous installations from RPM gave upgrade/dependency troubles;
   decided to use source to make sure that MySQL works at the site.


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