DAC for MySQL (also known as MySQLDAC) is the most powerful component suite for Delphi/C++Builder and MySQL.This component suite allows you to create applications with direct access to MySQL DB without BDE and ODBC.Top reasons to use DAC for MySQL:No additional library (even libmysql.dll) is required;DAC for MySQL is a royalty-free product;100% native Delphi code;support for MySQL 3.xx/4.0.x/5.x;adding only 300-400 Kb to your .exe file;full compatibility with all the existing data-aware controls and report designers;full support of the BLOB fields;TDBImageEx component for JPEG images support included in the package for free (with sources);Added optional TMySSHDatabase component, which uses the wodSSHTunnel ActiveX component (available separately);detailed help system and a lot of various demo applications;and much more...