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The Single-Tier ODBC Drivers for [[MySQL]]  conform to the common architectural perceptions of an ODBC driver -- a single component installed on a desktop, workstation, or application server machine. 

The [[OpenLink]]  Single-Tier Drivers for [[MySQL]]  are a Type B class of driver developed using the [[MySQL]]  network (wire) protocol interface eliminating the need for the installation of any [[MySQL]]  specific client networking software. 

The drivers are currently available for [[MySQL]]  versions 3.x, 4.x and beyond. 

 
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This driver is available for Windows, Linux, Unix(most popular flavours), and Mac OS X Operating systems. 


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