Binary Or Source
- Binary distributions are easier to install than source distributions.
- Binary distributions are available in native format for many platforms.
- RPM files for Linux
- PKG package installers for Mac OS X or Solaris
- Zip archives
- Compressed tar files
- Source distributions offer greater flexibility.
- Add features that might not be included in the standard binary distributions.
- Remove features that are included in the standard binary distributions.
- Install in a different directory on the system.
- Ability to modify the MySQL source code.
- Contain more tests and examples than binary distributions.
Where do I obtain MySQL?
© 2007 John Michael Pierobon
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