Self compiled ruby (cygwin) + ruby-dbi + mysql...stuck.

[Michael campbell]

I'm trying to get a self-compiled ruby under cygwin to work with the
binary Windows distribution of mysql; either via ruby-mysql or dbi/dbd.

I don't read Japanese unfortunately, and my skills on Windows is
somewhat lacking.

Has anyone who's got this combination working give me some pointers on
what exactly I need to download and install, and how to do it? If that
requires I use a different pre-compiled ruby, that's fine too, but I'd
like to stick with 1.8.x or later.

Thanks.