Chris Spencer wrote: > That's correct. You must purchase a MySQL license to use it in this > fashion. Apache, PHP, and Debian are all fine. No purchase is > required. > > > What are the repercussions to my client, as a result of this model? > > Buy MySQL. Make the product. Sell the product. The situation you describe would mean that mysql would be non-free, and thus not part of Debian. The license of mysql 4.0.14 is a mixture of the GPL, LGPL and BSD licenses, with nothing prohibiting commercial use. I see nothing in the license to call for purchase of a special mysql license for this use. -- see shy jo
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