License for MySQL connector

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I would like to know if I can use MySQL Connector (libmysql.dll) with comercial Lazarus project. As far as I know, it's under GNU GPL.

Thanks for any answers.

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score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 13 '11 at 10:12

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Not if you want to sell your end product, unless you want to licence it under GPL as well. MySQL Connector also provides commercial licenses for that purpose.

answered Dec 13 '11 at 10:12

favoretti

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Doesn't GNU GPL means i have to make it open-source? Another question: MySQL connector is DLL (dynamic library) so am I able to use it if it would be under LGPL? – Manny Dec 13 '11 at 10:15
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Yes, you will be able to use it under LGPL. – favoretti Dec 13 '11 at 10:19
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Not all DLLs are automatically LGPL. DLLs under GPL are certainly possible, and afaik this is the case with MYSQL. – Marco van de Voort Dec 15 '11 at 18:59

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 13 '11 at 10:13

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The answer is right on the page you're linking to:

MySQL open source software is provided under the GPL License.

answered Dec 13 '11 at 10:13

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 13 '11 at 15:53

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Check out http://www.mysql.com/about/legal/licensing/oem/ which should tell you which is the license you need.

answered Dec 13 '11 at 15:53

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License for MySQL connector

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