1)
in the database folder there's creation statements for mysql schema and tables that are used by the application and the data which is needed to replicate situation.

2)
in the app folder is the project for microsoft visual studio 2008. the project requires microsoft .net framework 3.5 SP1. it uses the mysql .net connector v6.0.2.

3)
there is a connection string in Web.config file of the project (name=playgroundEntities) to the EntityFramework with the location of the server, user and password that (obviously) need to be adjusted according to the environment set up.

4)
the replication is seen on the Default.aspx in the grids and in the codebihind oQuery.ToTraceString() shows the faulty native SQL that was generated for the ESQL run.
here: http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/adodotnetentityframework/thread/cd66a8dd-4d2
it was confirmed that the problem is at mySQL connector part.