Re: MySQL Connections on the Alpha

[Mark Conway Wirt <mark intrepid net>]

On Sun, Nov 29, 1998 at 02:50:49PM -0800, Tracy R Reed wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 1998, Mark Conway Wirt wrote:
> 
> > to pass the mysql-bench tests.  Guess it's not ready for prime time....
> 
> Accusing a piece of software of not being "ready for prime time" just
> because you cannot make it work generally isn't a good idea. It's a good
> way to tick off the coders of the software and lesson your chances for
> support though.

To quote the MySQL Manual:

   "Note that Alpha-Linux is still an alpha platform for *MySQL*.  With
    RedHat 5.0 and the patched linuxthreads you have a very good chance
    of it working."

I wasn't trying to tick the coders off -- I was agreeing with them.
By their own admission, it's not Beta quality yet.  It's not a criticism
of MySQL.  It's a *solid* piece of code on x86 boxes; that's why I wanted
to be able to use it on the alpha....

--Mark