Difference of MySQL Standard and Max Version

[Nils Valentin]

Hi MySQL Fans ;-);

I know that the MySQL Max Server Version is app. 7MB big while the Standard 
Version is 10MB big. Having looked further into the downloaded files than I 
see that the max version is dynamically linked while the standard version is 
statically linked.

What is the reason for the different approaches ?
Is it possible to say that f.e given the same features for statically or 
dynamically linked MySQL versions, that the one or the other would have a 
advantage (f.e faster for requests, more reliable etc.).


Best regards

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