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MySQL license considerations

Posted: Tue 02 Apr 2013 23:25
by grimcomp
Could anyone tell me the license considerations for using UniDAC against MySql.

I want to develop a commercial program against mySQL but I can not understand the GPL requirements for MySQL community edition.

From what I understand if I use a GLP connector to connect to MySQL then I would need a commercial mySQL license or I would have to GPL my software.

If I can connect without any GPL components then I would be fine using the community edition as the GPL software (mySQL) is a totally separate program.

What are others doing in this situation.

Thanks
Peter

Re: MySQL license considerations

Posted: Thu 04 Apr 2013 15:09
by DemetrionQ
Hello.

When UniDAC works in the Direct mode, it does not require presence of any MySQL software.
For detailed information on the MySQL license, please contact the Oracle support (they develop MySQL presently).

Re: MySQL license considerations

Posted: Sun 07 Apr 2013 04:37
by grimcomp
Thanks DemetrionQ for the information, I will be using direct mode so I now feel confident that I won't require any mySQL license.

Peter

Re: MySQL license considerations

Posted: Thu 11 Apr 2013 09:54
by DemetrionQ
Hello.

We recommend you to apply to the Oracle support for clarifying this question.