> If you obtain libmysql.so and use it in any way, you have to respect the license or you're in breach of copyright law. We're talking about following the GPL

> If you obtain libmysql.so and use it in any way, you have to respect the license or you're in breach of copyright law. We're talking about following the GPL to the letter with respect to libmysql.so. The GPL says nothing about what I can do with a program on my system not covered by the GPL.