First (and only) set of objects to directly connect to MySql server withoutany aditional dlls. There is a patch for Zeos Database Objects for peoplewhich needs a TDataset descendant.The main advantages are:- huge speed fetching is over 4x faster than the dll provided by MySql- lower memory - at least 10% less than when you are using the library- connect/read timout - this is something totally new (libmysql.dll does notprovide this feature !!!) so no more staled applications on large queries/communication errors .- then new (4.0) server protocol fully supported- SSL communication supported for full secure connections to the server- 100% native delphi code- and many many more ...Please do check sourceforge site for details on the new version.