Re: Licensing

Hello James,

I'm not too sure on what footing your salesman is standing on but postgresql for intents and purchases doesn't have licensing issues.

On March 4, 2005 04:03 pm, James Tillman wrote:
> Please redirect me if this is the wrong list to post to. I have a client
> who needs a database to install on laptops for use with a Java app
> (internal use only, this is a governmental agency). They originally
> thought MySQL might work, but the MySQL sales rep we spoke to says that you
> can't install MySQL server on laptops for use with an application without
> buying licenses (!) They claim you can only run it on a server using the
> open source license.
>
> I was surprised to hear this, but I wonder if PostgresQL has the same
> restrictions.
>
> The app will not be sold, or redistributed outside the organization. The
> app will be installed on the laptops along with the local server. Looking
> for a free and open source solution here that can handle many, many
> records. (HypersonicSQL was considered, but dropped due to large volume
> performance considerations).
>
> Anyone have any guidance on this?
>
> jpt
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