The Multi-Tier JDBC driver for MySQL? consists of a set of generic JDBC client classes and the MySQL? Database agent on the server utilizing the built in database independent network layer for communication between the client and server.
The OpenLink? Multi-Tier Drivers for MySQL? are a Type B class driver developed using the MySQL? network (wire) protocol interface.
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 flavours), Mac Classic, Mac OS X or any Java enabled Operating systems.