Re^3: Perl performance just gets better and better!

But I think you should get your own legal advice!

I agree.

Regarding the license, see Re^12: Change in Berkeley DB in Perl 5.12? , basically, the FAQ says : No. The Berkeley DB license requires that software that uses Berkeley DB be freely redistributable. In the case of Perl, that software is Perl, and not your scripts.

When SleepyCat changed berkeley-db to be dual-licensed, they kept perl users in mind. Oracle did not change the license.

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Re^4: Perl performance just gets better and better! by flexvault (Monsignor) on Dec 23, 2011 at 20:00 UTC
When SleepyCat changed berkeley-db to be dual-licensed... But now you may be giving legal advice! And many changes have taken place since Oracle took over. And Oracle is in charge! Your mileage may vary, but better safe than sorry Update: Its not just Perl source code -- From Oracle's web site: "The our open source license permits you to use Berkeley DB, Berkeley DB Java Edition or Berkeley DB XML at no charge under the condition that if you use the software in an application you redistribute, the complete source code for your application must be available and freely redistributable under reasonable conditions. If you do not want to release the source code for your application, you may purchase a license from Oracle. For pricing information, or if you have further questions on licensing, please contact us at berkeleydb-info_us@oracle.com." Thank you "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin	[reply]
Re^5: Perl performance just gets better and better! by Anonymous Monk on Dec 23, 2011 at 20:17 UTC
But now you may be giving legal advice! No chance! I am not a lawyer :)	[reply]