Mysql odbc driver

SWsoft Releases Beta Of ODBC Driver for Btrieve Based On MySQL; SWsoft and MySQL Also Announce Plans to Jointly Develop Library Version Of MySQL As Well

Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2000

SWsoft, an advanced software development company which offers broad range of software development services, announced the beta release of ODBC driver for Btrieve based on the popular MySQL (www.mysql.com (http://www.mysql.com)) database engine.

The driver extends SWsoft's product line of add-on products for Btrieve started with earlier release of OLEDB provider for Btrieve. The driver allows large community of Btrieve users to get instantaneous relational access to their database and gives them fast and powerful mechanism for querying, integrating, and reporting using SQL. The key features of the driver include superior performance, support for older Btrieve file (from v 6.15), support for both local and remote Btrieve files, complete support of MySQL syntax, and intuitive tools for creating table structure for Btrieve databases.

The driver also provides a way for Btrieve users to use MySQL engine without any changes to existing data files. "The SWsoft's decision to use MySQL for developing its Btrieve ODBC driver signifies the popularity of MySQL engine and gives Btrieve users a freedom to choose a relational engine that best suits their needs without making significant investments," said Monty Widenius, project leader on MySQL.

SWsoft and MySQL also announced joint plans to develop library version of MySQL engine. "Library version of MySQL will allow software developers to embed MySQL into their application and add reliability and performance to their applications," said Stanislav Protassov, Director of Engineering at SWsoft. In addition to library version of MySQL, SWsoft will also develop OLEDB provider for MySQL to be distributed under open-source GPL license. The provider will be based on Btrieve OLEDB provider developed by SWsoft and used by hundreds developers worldwide. The target release for beta of the product is August 2000.

The beta of ODBC driver for Btrieve is available from SWsoft website at (http://www.sw-soft.com/products/BtrieveODBC/>. The company expects to complete the beta trial and release full product by Mid-August.

About SWsoft

SWsoft (www.sw-soft.com (http://www.sw-soft.com/>) is an advanced software development and consulting company with headquarters in Singapore and offices in USA and Europe. With over 100 employees worldwide, SWsoft is the leading supplier of application development, deployment and packaged products and services for high-tech companies throughput the world. For more information, visit the SWsoft Web site at www.sw-soft.com (http://www.sw-soft.com/> or call +650-875-7185.

About MySQL

MySQL ( (http://www.mysql.com) ) is a true multi-user, multi-threaded SQL database server specifically designed for speed robustness and ease of use. Currently distributed under GPL (open-source) public license, MySQL provides robust alternatives to proprietary databases on all major platforms.