Do i need MySQL licence?

[kirez]

Hi,
we need to write a program and ship it to 2-3 clients max.
we are considering using MySQL server and delphi app that connects to the server using DAC for MySQL. However, before we start working on it we need to clear out any potencial licencing issues.

Server files wont be embedded in the software(it can be installed from the client itself).
My question is do i need to purchase mysql server licence as i don't use their client library(as far as i understood DAC4MySQL connects to the DB directly?

Thanks

[AlexP]

Hello,

If you are using Direct mode in MyDAC (without using MySQL client), you don't have to purchase mysql server license

[kirez]

Ok. thanks,

a subquestion....
what if i use DBX driver for mysql as it uses some dll's? I guess its the same case as it is not MySQL's cliend library dlls, but pls confirm if you know for sure.

thanks

[AlexP]

hello,

In Direct mode in our dbExpress driver the MySQL client library is also not required, therefore MySQL license is not required as well.