From: Walton Hoops <walton@...>
Date: 2010-04-20T12:21:42+09:00
Subject: Re: Windows 7 - 64-bit and MySql - what are my options?

On 4/19/2010 4:21 PM, Alpha Blue wrote:
> I upgraded from 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit.  Here is my environment:
>
> Windows 7 - 64-bit
> ruby 1.9.1p243 (i386-mingw32)
>
> .. which was probably built on 32 bit.
>
> I'm using the 64-bit version of mysql.  What do I need to do to get this
> running?
>
> Before I get inundated with too much information, select the following
> answer:
>
> 1.  Reinstall Ruby 1.9.1 using a 64-bit mingw installer package (if such
> a monster exists).
> 2.  Install a 64-bit mysql gem (what is the command, the source, etc.)
> 3.  Install a 32-bit version of mysql.
> 4.  Other (I'll give you my answer)
>
> Select an answer and provide some feedback where possible.
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>   
4:) First make sure you installed rubyinstaller via
http://rubyinstaller.org/,
then install the DevKit (select addons from that very page).  Then just
run 'gem install mysql'. voila!