MySQL is no longer bundled with PHP5

[nuno]

http://www.edwardbear.org/blog/archives/000205.html :(

[MUG]

I don't use the bundled libraries anyway ;)

[wandrer]

http://blogs.phparch.com/mt/archives/000019.html

[nuno]

I don't use the bundled libraries anyway ;)
:confused:

Contrary to what may seem, moving the MySQL library to the GPL is not a good decision—it is, in fact, a step backwards for the PHP community. Because of the way the GPL works, from now on whenever you want to distribute a commercial application that makes use of MySQL (either entirely or in part), you will have to get a license from MySQL AB.



If you choose to release proprietary software, then we feel that it is reasonable to ask that you contribute to our development efforts by purchasing a license.

[MUG]

:confused: PHP isn't a commercial application :confused:

[nuno]

PHP isn't a commercial application :confused:
But vBulletin is... I smell a price increase coming. :(

[Scott MacVicar]

but we don't bundle with MySQL. PHP does that.

[MUG]

but we don't bundle with MySQL. PHP does that.But vB makes use of MySQL...
from now on whenever you want to distribute a commercial application that makes use of MySQL (either entirely or in part), you will have to get a license from MySQL AB.

edit: oh wait :p
2. Free use for those who never copy, modify or distribute




As long as you never distribute (internally or externally) the MySQL Software in any way, you are free to use it for powering your application, irrespective of whether your application is under GPL or other OSI approved license or not.

[Squeebee]

Indeed, bundling is all right for PHP, it is simply a tool, but the work produced with that tool must still be compatible with the GPL. In any case, MySQL is working to rectify the license situation to ensure that future PHP5 versions will indeed be able to bundle the MySQL libraries.

The cause of this is that the PHP license is not a compatible license with the GPL according to the FSF, but MySQL will be exceptioning PHP bundling the libraries.

This will mean that developers of open-source software using PHP will still be able to continue business as usual. However, my reading of the GPL and conversions with MySQL regarding their intents would indicate that while PHP can bundle the libraries with PHP, this granting of license does not affect works created with PHP. Therefore, the tool may be ok, but you still have to be compatible with a MySQL license regarding what you make with it, so there may indeed need to be a price increase.