USE_MYSQL

[Chris Rees]

On 4 Jan 2013 20:13, "Helmut Schneider" <jumper99 at gmx.de> wrote:
>
> Chris Rees wrote:
>
> > On 4 Jan 2013 19:06, "Helmut Schneider" <jumper99 at gmx.de> wrote:
> > > what does USE_MYSQL=yes do, require mysql-server, or mysql-client?
> > > If mysql-client, how can I depend on the server (or v.v.)?
> >
> > Client.  Using WANT_MYSQL_VER or IGNORE_MYSQL_VER will allow you to
> > choose versions; see Mk/bsd.database.mk.
> >
> > Currently you can't depend on mysql-server; is there a reason you
> > would want to?
>
> Usability and simplicity for the end user.

You haven't answered the question.  Depending on the server will annoy your
user who may prefer to use a centralised MySQL server. Please just depend
on the client.

Chris