Dear all,
I would like to ask if I have to pay for MaxDB.
SAPDB is under GPL.
Now they merged (MySQL and SAPDB). I can't use it as free? (my
application is not under GPL).
Do I have to pay for MySQL if my application is not free?
Can any lawyer explain it in detail?
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq....llowRequireFee
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Does the GPL allow me to require that anyone who receives the software
must pay me a fee and/or notify me?
No. In fact, a requirement like that would make the program non-free.
If people have to pay when they get a copy of a program, or if they
have to notify anyone in particular, then the program is not free. See
the definition of free software.
The GPL is a free software license, and therefore it permits people to
use and even redistribute the software without being required to pay
anyone a fee for doing so.
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I am poor at english, pls help
Regards,
King