Unable to install MySQL2 gem on Windows 7

Question

I am getting the following error message while installing, let me know if I need to post more details.

I followed instructions from the following location: https:/

Answer 1

From this:

checking for main() in -llibmysql... no

it looks like you haven't installed the MySQL drivers and apps. If so, were they allowed to install into their default locations? At a minimum you'll want the client software if the server is running on a different machine.