>>In this way, the large community of MySQL users gets the alternative of an
>>enterprise-ready database product.
Just a general note here, Many existing MySQL users that I know of like MySQL
for its speed and don't really want/need an "enterprise-ready database
product".(otherwise they would have already looked at postgreSQL or the existing
non-rebranded SAPDB)
>> Contrary to erroneous press reports, SAP AG has not given up any rights
>> >>concerning the SAP DB code base nor handed over or even sold SAP DB to >>MySQL AB.
But is SAP planning to continue any independent development on the existing code
base as part of its earlier Open Source initiatives or is the MySQL rebranded version
the new face of the Open Source version?
>>The rebranded version of SAP DB will be no longer published under the >>present
>>licensing model:
Will improvements to the current SAPDB made by SAP (if any) be
published under the current LGPL or is all development on it stopping.
>> LGPL for all client libraries and GPL for the >>rest of the system.
>>Instead, MySQL AB will offer the rebranded SAP DB under their proven >>business
>>model.
Hmm.. the existing client libraries are already LGPL these public
rights I understand cannot be withdrawn. So any features MySql adds to GPL
rebranded-code could be added by users to current source and thus work-around any
MySQL licensing.
Also Re:
>> If the SAP-DB client libraries become GPL (which I understand they >>will) it does
>> matter. As your application will have to "link" to those >>client libraries in
>> order to access the SAP-DB.
Most programmers don't link their app against SAP-DB client libs (ODBC
/JDBC).The ultimate user of the app might choose to configure the app to use SAPDB
drivers or even ORACLE/postgreSQL/MySQL drivers (choosing to run the appropriate
database too :-) !!!) so I don't really understand where this concept of "linking"
against 'rebranded' SAP-DB client libs come from and how the change to GPL applies.
Can someone clarify??
-Ajit
Message: 8
From: "Montag, Marina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Dear SAP DB Community, ...
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 16:24:55 +0200
Dear SAP DB Community,
Through our partnership with MySQL AB and a MySQL rebranding of SAP DB, we will head
to get a bigger share of the DBMS market inside the SAP customer base as well as in
the non-SAP market. This will improve both our visibility and our market perception.
MySQL is the most popular open source DBMS. Our partnership combines enterprise-class
DBMS technology with the power of the most quickly growing open source community.
Together we want to create enough momentum to become the number four in the DBMS
market. What Linux is for operating systems today,
we intend to become for database management systems in the future. Our partnership
will expedite the growth of the MySQL ecosystem of end users, consultants, DBMS
service companies, and independent software vendors.
Starting in Q4 2003, SAP DB will be renamed under a MySQL branding. SAP AG remains
responsible for ongoing development and support. So SAP may have given up the DBMS
market but has not given up the development of DBMS technology. The rebranded version
of SAP DB will be promoted and offered inside
the SAP customer base together with SAP applications as well as outside the SAP
market. The rebranded version of SAP DB will be part of MySQL AB's product portfolio
in addition to its present product offerings. In this way, the large community of
MySQL users gets the alternative of an
enterprise-ready database product. Contrary to erroneous press reports, SAP AG has not
given up any rights concerning the SAP DB code base nor handed over or even sold SAP
DB to MySQL AB.
The rebranded version of SAP DB will be no longer published under the present
licensing model: LGPL for all client libraries and GPL for the rest of the system.
Instead, MySQL AB will offer the rebranded SAP DB under their proven business model.
It will be available as open source software
completely under GPL as well as under a commercial license at commodity prices. This
will be the only real change for the present SAP DB user community.
Best regards,
Your SAP DB Team
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