> > Upon looking at the config.log I this message sticks out: > > ... > /usr/bin/ld: cannot find -l/usr/include/mysql > ... > > /usr/include/mysql is a valid path. > Why does the linker try to link a directory ? Are you sure you didn't mix up library and include parameters during your configuration ? Karsten -- Vlad Dracul effectively demonstrated the use of pointers.