The Multi-Tier ODBC Drivers for MySQL? consists of the generic ODBC client driver 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) and Mac OS X Operating systems.