"If you include the MySQL server with an application that is not licensed under the GPL or GPL-compatible license, you need a commercial license for the MySQL server."
Let me get this straight, because I've always misunderstood it...
Basically if you release an application that includes MySQL libaries or source code within it's own, then you have to buy a license.
But if you release your applications which just make queries to a mysql database, you don't have to buy a license. Right?
Most corporations do not expose their software via OSS. Neither right nor wrong, just a choice. In that case, the Apache license is more friendly than the GPL. IBM's Cloudscape/Derby provides a good free option for corporations or individuals who don't freely release their source code.
PostgreSQL is another option which will never have licensing issues with businesses since its BSD.
http://www.postgresql.org/about/licence
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