[Typo3] Did typo3 3.8 compatible to mysql 4.1??

[Dennis Cheung]

I know typo3 was designed for mysql 4.0, but will it works without
unexpected result in mysql 4.1??
Are there any existing patch can fix those problem.

1. query "SET NAMES charset" after each connection start.
2. upgrade php module from mysql to mysqli
3. Extension manager failed to alter tables (no error message, no warning,
tables just unchanged)
4. Extension manager say there are "Changing Fields", but in fact it is up
to date.

1,3 and 4 are some problem I already have.
Are there any plan/schedule/roadmap it will be fixed?

I think I may have to do it mysql self if I can't wait for it.

Thanks.
Dennis