compile mysql sources on cygwin

[Brian Dessent]

Andrea wrote:

> > There's not enough information in your message to help you.  How did you
> > configure?  Are you doing a vpath build (outside of the source tree)?
> > Mysql 5 does compile fine under Cygwin, but you may require a few small
> > patches.  Search the archives for details.  But if you're planning to
> > use the server (instead of just the client utils and libs) then you will
> > be somewhat disappointed.
>
> I'm configured with --with-embedded-server under the source tree!
> I've need the libmysqld.a library, for my application.

I've never tried building the embedded server.  Try a vpath build, and
try re-bootstrapping the autotools.  Also, search for Gerrit's patches
in the archives.  If none of these work then you'll have to try to find
out what the problem is by looking into the build system.

Brian

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