I would agree that MySQL 5.x give us nothing of major advantage due to the simple queries we do. However, with 5.x the date time comparisions have been fixed, and now work between different time formats correctly. Try comparing a Timestamp field with a Date field. Under 4.0 you will get some random results, though generally it will seem to work.
I also understand that 4.0 of MySQL is the supported version. Rojadruid, did you know that MySQL are about to stop supporting that version. It is going EOL in 2007.
All I'm trying to say, is that its better to be ready for change, than to have to run around after the change has been made. The code alteration I made just makes the SQL more compatible, both forwards and backwards. Therefore, it is protecting this project. Just coming back with;
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That version of MYSQL is not supported.
The officialy supported version is 4.0.23.
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Is not very helpful with an opensource project. Your actually doing your best to put people off contributing.
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