Does ZC work with MySql 5.x?

[ckosloff]

I am also using a live host...very easy there.
Regarding dumb, we are not talking about php 5, that is not a problem since wamp5 can switch between 4 and 5.
Just MySql5 is a problem for me simply because...the XAMPP version recommended in the book doesn't work.

[canopy]

Sorry its taken so long for me to answer to this thread as I was overseas.

Regarding the comment pointed out on page 33 of the manual, perhaps I should have phrased the wording better (i.e. "works officially" instead of "only works"). Thanks for pointing out the subtlety there ckosloff. I'll update the Book Support site accordingly.

Regarding not getting XAMPP to work properly on your PC, pls send a separate email thru the Contact Us page of the Book Support site and I will try to answer asap. This is to prevent the Zen Cart forums from being used to answer questions not related to Zen Cart.

Lastly, I want to make it clear that it was my idea to include the use of XAMPP in the book as I felt it would be useful for newbies. The dev team had nothing to do with it. If there are problems understanding certain sections of the book, its my fault for not writing it clearly enough. Do send your feedback via the Book Support site if you encounter such instances.

[ckosloff]

Your reply shows objectivity and true greatness of spirit.
You have even included it in your book's errata immediately.
I'm impressed, and deeply grateful for the clarifications.
Regarding XAMPP, I will take this discussion to the Book Support site, I didn't even know it existed.
I am working on WAMP5 now with good results and ease of use, but will install the latest version of XAMPP on another computer and test there, even though that MySQL version is not supported.
That old version of XAMPP is really buggy, or maybe I don't know how to use it.
I guess I will have to wait for the next update of ZC that will support the latest releases of related software.
Will keep you posted via the Book site.
Thanks again for all the help.