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Hey, Thanks for the answer. However, I am still confused about something, could you clarify this for me: If it says "GPL or ...." does GPL not take precedence, implying that the code written IS copyleft, and use would require me to use a GPL license.

Shay Brynes
– Shay Brynes

2016-09-07 09:54:53 +00:00
Commented Sep 7, 2016 at 9:54
Also (sorry it wasn't in one comment), I'm not sure which connector you are looking at, but on the MySQL Webpage:link it states MySQL open source software is provided under the GPL License. OEMs, ISVs and VARs can purchase commercial licenses. If you are referring to a different connector, could you send a link

Shay Brynes
– Shay Brynes

2016-09-07 09:56:32 +00:00
Commented Sep 7, 2016 at 9:56
Oh, sorry, did not catch that you were using MySQL Connector/Python. That one is indeed GPL (unless you purchase a commercial license). I was referring to sourceforge.net/projects/mysql-python. Dual-licensing means that you can choose which of the licenses you prefer, and use the software under that license.

nomadictype
– nomadictype

2016-09-07 10:53:11 +00:00
Commented Sep 7, 2016 at 10:53
There's also PyMySQL (github.com/PyMySQL/PyMySQL) which is MIT. Have not used that one yet.

nomadictype
– nomadictype

2016-09-07 10:59:23 +00:00
Commented Sep 7, 2016 at 10:59
The first one is not compatible with Python 3.4 (sorry for not specifying), so it looks like the best option is the second. Thanks for your help.

Shay Brynes
– Shay Brynes

2016-09-08 08:23:51 +00:00
Commented Sep 8, 2016 at 8:23

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