This software offers top-notch performance and does not have any third-party GPL-licensed elements. The Enterprise Edition also supports SSL and compression, and does not need libmysql.dll.
The dbExpress driver is incredibly thin and simple, making it easy to deploy and providing optimal performance. It provides fast access to MySQL through the native MySQL network protocol and supports transactions on the MySQL server. Additionally, it is licensed per developer without any royalty fees, meaning you don't need to purchase end-user run-time licenses at all.
DBX4MySQL is available for Windows as a dynamic-link library, and when you deploy a database application that uses it, you only need to include the driver dll with the application files you build. The driver also supports the latest versions of MySQL and all MySQL data types, as well as complete fields information support.
The dbExpress driver for MySQL doesn't contain any third-party GPL-licensed components, and any MySQL libraries are not required on a client workstation, even libmysql.dll, which must be licensed on a per-seat basis for non-GPL commercial applications. The DBX4MySQL driver also provides automatic detection for the old/new password algorithm, including the handling of the special 4.1.0 passwords.
The native SSL implementation is included in the Enterprise version of the dbExpress driver for MySQL, without any external libraries. Furthermore, Linux/Kylix support is planned to be released at the end of this May.
Overall, the microOLAP dbExpress driver for MySQL is an excellent option for those in need of high-performance database connectivity, and its wealth of features and licensing options make it a top choice for developers.
Version 1.0.2.13: Delphi 2006 support - including unicode and int64.