Setup of Npgsql in Mono 4.0.2

[inmemorynet]

I wanted to document that Mono states they distribute the Npgsql Postgres Provider in Mono. http://www.mono-project.com/docs/database-access/providers/postgresql/

However, when I installed the latest version of Mono, the Npgsql package is not showing up ( in the list of Dot Net data providers ).

[roji]

Yes, mono used to bundle a very old version of Npgsql, they recently removed it at our request.

I'll submit a doc PR to the mono team, thanks.

[franciscojunior]

However, when I installed the latest version of Mono, the Npgsql package is not showing up ( in the list of Dot Net data providers ).

Where are you getting this list of providers?

[inmemorynet]

The following is derived from a MSDN Sample. This will list the Providers that are configured.

public static void ListProviders()
{
// Retrieve the installed providers and factories.
DataTable table = DbProviderFactories.GetFactoryClasses();
// Display each row and column value.
foreach (DataRow row in table.Rows)
{
foreach (DataColumn column in table.Columns)
{
Console.WriteLine(row[column]);
}
}
}

[roji]

PR submitted to the mono team: mono/website#135

[roji]

Doc PR merged