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Hi! I am a first time newbie here so excuse me asking this question but...

I am developing and supporting an VB6 application that uses ODBC connecting to mySQL database. The database is essential for the application, the app can not even start without a working db connection. The db can reside in local host or in a separate server in local area network or in internet.

We are considering to abandon mySQL and replace it with something that mySQL used to be. As our app is commercially distributed and upgraded, we are not willing to give out the source code. Currently we have bought expensive commercial licences for mySQL from Oracle.

My questions: What are our options to replace mySQL with MariaDB?

- what kind of licence policy would apply?

- does MariaDB have commercial licencing option?

- how does using ODBC-connection affect the licensing policy?

Seppo RK

Answer Answered by colin charles in this comment.

So you use the ODBC connector to connect to MySQL. Your are buying a license from Oracle for the ODBC connector and not MySQL, correct?

There is a FOSS license exception for connectors, but your product is commercial, hence where it gets interesting.

You need a license for the connector, and you can use MySQL or MariaDB. If for some reason you do not want to pay Oracle for an ODBC connector, maybe you can get another connector that someone writes for you?

If you send your contact details to sales@montyprogram.com we might be able to help you.

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