Re: Licensing requirements ???
On Thu, 2003-10-09 at 13:30, Kirk Strauser wrote:
> At 2003-10-09T17:06:02Z, Michael D Schleif <mds@helices.org> writes:
>
> > However, the MySQL licensing model seems to indicate that a licensing fee
> > is due them; and, I wonder about others.
>
> Suggestion: consider one of the BSDs, and use PostgreSQL instead of MySQL.
Especially since PostgreSQL is a better db...
> Yep, I really said that on a Linux-oriented mailing list.
>
> Why? Because the BSD license explicitly allows the sort of distribution you
> are planning. I use and love Linux but it *may* not be the appropriate
> solution for you.
The only issue will be the source code for the specific app, and
giving it only to the client shouldn't be a problem, especially
if it's linked with or uses systems with the LGPL or BSD licenses.
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