USE_MYSQL

[Helmut Schneider]

Chris Rees wrote:

> 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.

See my answer to Sergey, default should be off, I want the user to have
the choice to install the server or not. A service to the user I'd like
to offer, kind as I am... :)