Because you need to release your source code under the gpl, or buy a commercial license.
You can use MySql for web apps as they are not "distributed" and thus don't need to be released under the gpl. I think, IANAL and I avoid the gpl like the plague. Regards Sean Cross CIO Catalyst Risk Management From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On Behalf Of PDS - John Sent: Tuesday, 1 September 2009 1:21 p.m. To: 'NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List' Subject: Re: [DUG] BDS2006 or Rad 2007 & the web Why can't you use MySQL for a commercial app? John From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On Behalf Of Richard Vowles Sent: Tuesday, 1 September 2009 12:36 p.m. To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List Subject: Re: [DUG] BDS2006 or Rad 2007 & the web Don't use MySQL for a commercial app. You'll have to GPL your own app to use it. Use Postgres or Firebird if you want non-MS. Firebird support is in Delphi 2010 (not 2007)? 2009/9/1 Charlie <kersc...@bellsouth.net<mailto:kersc...@bellsouth.net>> What are your feelings about MySql? -- --- Richard Vowles, Technical Advisor Developers Inc Ltd web. http://www.developers-inc.co.nz ph. +64-9-3600231, mob. +64-275-467747, fax. +64-9-3600384 skype. rvowles, LinkedIn, Twitter
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