[PHP] Bundled php mysql library vs mysql extension

Which are the differences between the php bundled mysql library and the external "standard" extension? Is the bundled one faster? How much? -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php

Re: [PHP] Bundled php mysql library vs mysql extension

Nope, it isn't faster. You should use your own if you have one installed on your machine. Chances are your will match your server better than the bundled one. The typical mismatch being the location of the mysql unix-domain socket. We bundled one so that the default PHP install will always be