MySQL license considerations

[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

[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).

[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

[DemetrionQ]

Hello.

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