I'm not an expert or affiliated with MySQL in any way, but to the best of my knowledge the following is true:
MySQL (and it's source code) fall under the GNU Public License http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/GPL_license.html Abide by the rules on that page and the software is entirely free. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nolan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Using MySQL with a custom-built server Hi all, I've just been contacted by a potential client that wants me to build a product for them of the following type: 1. Client workstations will have an applications that takes some data and sends it to a server we administer. 2. The server we take care of will hold on to the data and give it out when the intended recipient asks for it. A database backend will be required. I'm considering a few different database engines, and was looking for some clarification - will a commercial licence be needed for MySQL Server in this case? We won't be distributing the server software to anyone and it will only be running on one box. Would the situation change if we added another box running MySQL for replication? The server application will not be under an OSI approved licence (I've tried, but failed to convince the client otherwise). I take it that I'd be very safe in saying that using the embedded version of MySQL would definitely require a licence. Thanks heaps, Regards, Chris -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
