Not particularly. You're not buying an upgrade, you're buying a license for a new product. You can use MySQL all you want for free, you just can't repackage or embed it without a license.
I don't see it as an upgrade issue really. You'll want to rewrite many queries, add new features, etc to get the full benefits of MySQL 5.0. You're making another product. "A bit rich" is what I'd call Oracle's licensing fees. Just remember, the money's paying developers to make the product better.... -Sheeri On 5/12/06, Adam Lipscombe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Checking. I don't think the customer bought the "network" version. Apparently its MySQL Pro Licence V4. It's a bit rich not to offer upgrades at a discount IMO. Adam -----Original Message----- From: David Logan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12 May 2006 11:52 To: Adam Lipscombe Cc: 'MySQL List' Subject: Re: MySQL commercial licence Adam Lipscombe wrote: >Folks, > > >We have a commercial product that uses mysql 4.0.24. We bought a >commercial licence for this version. We want to upgrade to 5.0.21. > >I spoke with the MySQL saleswoman this morning and she says they don't >do upgrades and want another entire licence fee for v5.x. > > >Does anyone else have experience of this? Upgrading commercial >licences? What's the story? > > >Thanks - Adam > > > > Hi Adam, That is a very interesting development. Is your license under the MySQL Network? I am considering using this for a number of new servers and would have to rethink my strategy if this is the case. I notice their Network FAQ has Q: Does MySQL Network include MySQL 5.0? A: Yes, MySQL Network includes all updates and upgrades including MySQL 5.0 It is also very interesting that the Network product automatically includes a GPL covered product rather than a commercial one by default. How many people actually check on that before purchase? Are they aware they have purchased a GPL product and are now obligated under that license to GPL their distributed products? Regards -- David Logan South Australia when in trouble, or in doubt run in circles, scream and shout -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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