From: Paul Vudmaska <paul@...>
Date: 2004-05-24T07:00:23+09:00
Subject: Re: mysql-ruby or ruby-mysql?

Andreas Schwarz wrote:

> Randy Lawrence wrote:
>
>> We're currently using:
>>
>> Apache 2.0.46
>> mod_ruby 1.20
>> Ruby 1.8.x (stable snapshot)
>> Mysql 4.0.20
>>
>> Do you recommend mysql-ruby or ruby-mysql?  And what version would be 
>> most reliable given our setup?
>
>
> Take mysql-ruby. It uses the "official" mysql client library, so there 
> is less room for errors and it is probably A LOT faster than the pure 
> ruby implementation (ruby-mysql). I never had any problems with it.
>
>> Based on the history log of mysql-ruby, we're not sure if it is 
>> compatible with Mysql 4.0 because it mentions 4.1.
>
>
> It is.
>
I'm using the same versions as you - and RedHat 9.2. I had problems with 
mysql-ruby - as did an experienced linux admin.
 >>Based on the history log of mysql-ruby, we're not sure if it is 
compatible with Mysql 4.0 because it mentions 4.1.
I'd say - probably.

 If you are using RedHat and have success please post again.