I have done very little C++, C, Java, and a ton of php programming. So in a nut shell, I have no idea how to get mysql to work in C++, but it is something I need done and can't move on without accomplishing. Can someone list the steps specifically? I am quite sure that a lot of other members including me could benefit from the information. I know it has something to do with linking libraries also. I have a little knowlage of what a library is (a group of files that let you do stuff when you include them) and need to expand on that too. I figured doing something with mysql will help me out in all of these different areas, so could someone please explain this?