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using php & mysql - legal ramifications
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sleipnir214
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No, you do not.
In fact, there is no way to buy a license for PHP, as it is distributed only under its own open-source license. See for the a link to the text of the PHP license and a discussion of what the license means.
MySQL is distributed both under free and for-pay licenses and you only need to purchase a license if you intent to commercially redistribute their software. MySQL, AB, uses the GPL as its free license. They are such strong supporters of PHP that they have actually granted a licensing exception to PHP, since the PHP license and the GPL are incompatible. See for the MysQL license FAQ.
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In fact, there is no way to buy a license for PHP, as it is distributed only under its own open-source license. See for the a link to the text of the PHP license and a discussion of what the license means.
MySQL is distributed both under free and for-pay licenses and you only need to purchase a license if you intent to commercially redistribute their software. MySQL, AB, uses the GPL as its free license. They are such strong supporters of PHP that they have actually granted a licensing exception to PHP, since the PHP license and the GPL are incompatible. See for the MysQL license FAQ.
Want the best answers? Ask the best questions!
TANSTAAFL!!
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