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As a commercial OEM, ISV or VAR, when should I purchase a commercial license for MySQL software?

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As a commercial OEM, ISV or VAR, when should I purchase a commercial license for MySQL software?

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OEMs, ISVs and VARs that want the benefits of embedding commercial binaries of MySQL software in their commercial applications but do not want to be subject to the GPL and do not want to release the source code for their proprietary applications should purchase a commercial license from Oracle. Purchasing a commercial license means that the GPL does not apply, and a commercial license includes the assurances that distributors typically find in commercial distribution agreements.