The other replies are partially correct. To install
DBD::mysql with CPAN on any platform you have to have a
C compiler. DBD::mysql links into at least 3 different
libaries that are created during a mysql build. The same
module is developed to work with BOTH mSQL and MySQL, but
you need to specify at build time which databases you will
be accessing so it builds the correct drivers.
Don't fear the build process, but you should backup your
old drivers because that is "the smart thing to do". If you
have installed a new version of MySQL and are using an older
DBD::mysql it is possible that the libs have been updated and
your DBD::mysql file can't be loaded.
Most of the problems encountered in the build have been
discussed here: mailing list
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