On Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:26:55 -0600, Christofer C. Bell wrote > > MySQL AB basically said nobody can use MySQL libraries for non-Free > > Software. > > Again, defeating the purpose of the GPL. I consider this a Bad > Thing(tm). Actually, this statement here isn't correct. They do allow people to make non-Free software from GPL'ed code. The MySQL libs that are being sold under a closed license are also offered for free GPL download. It's bait and switch, IMO. "Here, the first hit is free.. but if you want to make some money, you have to fork some of it over to us." This is something I wish wasn't tolerated in the Free software community. -- Chris "Build a man a fire and he will be warm for the rest of the night. Set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life." -- Unknown
