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Re:An open-source MySQL alternative for running database on ... by paulryanrogers on Monday August 28, 2023 @10:05AM (#37294170)
AGPL is viral, requiring you open source of all source involved in serving network clients, not only this AGPL software itself.

It's meant to close the serve-over-the-network loophole of the GPL.

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Re:An open-source MySQL alternative for running database on ... by dijit on Monday August 28, 2023 @10:21AM (#37294445)
thats only true if you use the code in a serving application.

If the SDK to connect is GPL and the backend service itself (never exposed to a user) is AGPL then you're fine.

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Re:An open-source MySQL alternative for running database on ... by heng4fun on Monday August 28, 2023 @10:23AM (#37294477)
I like the AGPL. The intent of AGPL is to encourage openness and collaboration, not to restrict or burden software developers. Many great projects choose this AGPL.
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