On Fri, 2004-09-24 at 11:05, Jim Grill wrote: > > Hi! > > > > I sent this question to the mysql license email, but it's been more than > > 3 days since then and I haven't received a answer... So I will ask it > > again here, to see if someone can clarify this issue. > > > > Are you actually distributing MySQL with your application? Or are you just > using installations that are installed separately? > > You only need the licensed version for two possible reasons: > > 1) You are bundling the MySQL server or the C client code in your > application which is not licensed under the GPL or a compatible Open Source > Initiative license approved by MySQL.
NOPE, we plan to install the POS application in machines that previously have a MySQL installed. I mean, we will install linux into the computer, later we will install MySQL, and after that we will install our POS software, the POS software is just a plain jar file. So... as i can see, we ONLY use MySQL. We will use the MySQL version that may come with the linux distro, or one we compiled ourself. Second, the POS application is _ONLY_ for internal use. we haven't broke any rule, isn't it? =) > > 2) You want support. > > That's it. Pretty simple. If your application simply *uses* MySQL but you > are not distributing any of the MySQL source code in your program or along > side your program you don't need the license. > > If I'm wrong about this someone please yell at me. I've been studying for > the MySQL certification and this is covered in the first chapter of the > study guide. :-) > > Regards > > Jim Grill > > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
