How to connect MySQL server on windows from Unix machine?

amit_27

If I have installed mysql using "mysql-essential-5.1.34-win32.msi" on "Comp1" and I want to connect to Comp1-> Mysql server from Comp2.

Then Is there any client requirement on Comp2 (like Oracle we have client) or I need to install "mysql-essential-5.1.34-win32.msi" this on Comp2 also.

If Client is required, Where Should I get this client?

Also If I need to access mysql server installed on windows from Unix platform(linux, Solaris, HPUX) So what are the steps to do on all these Unix platform to get connection on windows mysqlserver.


Amit