#315 java.lang.ClassNotFoundException when choosing MYSQL

[Mariam Sawires]

Problem Description:
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException thrown when trying to change Database to MYSQL

Software Configuration:
Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System

Hardware Configuration:
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU
Memory (RAM): 4.00 GB

Can Reproduce: yes

Severity: high

Steps to Reproduce the Problem:
1. Run BORG
2. Click Options
3. Click on Edit Preferences
4. Click on Database Information
5. Choose MYSQL
6. Click Apply DB Change
7. Click Yes
8. Click OK
9. Run BORG. The following exception occurs: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver

Expected Results:
BORG should not throw an exception

[Mike Berger]

The error is expected. The MySQL driver cannot be delivered with BORG due to licensing. Users have to download it themselves if they want to use it.