Re: MySQL and GPL license: questions and discussion

2001-08-28 Thread Sinisa Milivojevic
Neil Zanella writes: > > > 1. What was the name of the first GPL file release of MySQL? 3.23.xx > 2. Which portions are not distributed by mysql.com as part of MySQL? All are. > 3. Which portions of the Windows MySQL release >are not released under the GPL if any? For instance is the >

Re: MySQL and GPL license: questions and discussion

2001-08-27 Thread Neil Zanella
On 27 Aug 2001, Trond Eivind Glomsrød wrote: > Neil Zanella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > 4. Are the Linux versions shipped with Red Hat 7 and 7.1 entirely > >distributed under the GPL? > > Yes. This appears to be true after noticing the following file under Red Hat 7.1: /usr/share/doc/

Re: MySQL and GPL license: questions and discussion

2001-08-27 Thread Alexander Skwar
So sprach »Neil Zanella« am 2001-08-27 um 16:50:11 -0230 : > I would like to know some more details here. In particular: > > 1. What was the name of the first GPL file release of MySQL? Is that some sort of trivia? :) > 2. Which portions are not distributed by mysql.com as part of MySQL? Don't

MySQL and GPL license: questions and discussion

2001-08-27 Thread Neil Zanella
I would like to discuss the MYSQL licensing policy. Please do not take anything personally. I do think that MySQL is one of best database management systems out there. Pertaining to the FAQ on the mysql.com site: --- begin snip Q:Does MySQL AB devel