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#1 2017-11-21 08:49:48

spkvn
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MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

Hi Archwiki.

I'm trying to find a way to install MySQL5.6 rather than MariaDB as my sql server.

I'm just trying to maintain parity with my work environment, where we use debian desktops. I have to make some accomodations in my databases using MariaDB (191 max varchars, no 'json' type [yes I know it's just an alias for data or longtext, but that doesn't really help] )

I've checked yaourt, but their mysql package also seems to be MariaDB.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers.

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#2 2017-11-21 08:59:53

progandy
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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

There is mysql56 in the AUR.
yaourt doesn't have any packages at all, it is only an AUR helper.


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#3 2017-11-21 09:08:58

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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

Mod note: moving to AUR Issues.


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#4 2018-02-22 19:30:58

arthurcanal
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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

Hi - I was wondering if you were able to get 5.6 installed?  I have started a project recently that requires MySQL 5.6.

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#5 2018-02-23 18:29:22

mrunion
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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

This is kind of a Necro bump. But I do have to ask -- what features of MySQL 5.6 are missing from Maria that you cannot use Maria?


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#6 2018-02-23 18:59:22

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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

mrunion, the OP specified that well in the first post: varchar lengths and json types.  As for the other bump by arthurcanal, why do you think you'd get a different answer: it's in the AUR, install it.  The package has a handful of votes, no comments about problems, and is not flagged out of date.  If you are having trouble installing it, describe your trouble - but if you just haven't tried what do you expect us to do for you here?


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#7 2018-02-26 17:44:06

mrunion
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Re: MySQL 5.6 rather than MariaDB

Thanks Trilby. I did not read thoroughly enough. Makes sense.


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