Re: Which choice of mysql??

On 5/24/2017 12:21, Papa wrote:
> I am learning Java and I'd like to use MySQL to create, delete and 
> update databases using Java. I have done this with C++ SQLite, but 
> now, as I said, I want to port my code to Java [not easy for a Java 
> nubby]. However, the MySQL installer 
> [mysql-installer-web-community-5.7.18.1] has several choices of which 
> I am not familiar. I don't use MS-Office at all, I use OpenOffice, so, 
> when at the "Choosing a Setup Type" window, 'Developer Default' 
> requires some MS products I do not have. 

You mean MySQL for Visual Studio and MySQL for Excel? I think you can 
uncheck them.

> I tried the other options, but I think they also require MS Office 
> and/or VS.

What other options require Office or VS?
>
> What would you recommend me in this case?

You'll want Connector/J (under "Connectors"?).

PB

>
> TIA
>
>


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