Not linking but rather using - auto download OK?

[Charlie Brady]

On Sat, 17 Jan 2009, John Hancock wrote:

> In the case of MySQL (brought as an example), it would be just using
> it to store/retrieve data using SQL statements. If this is considered
> ""derivative work", then anyone using MySQL in his/her web site would
> be considered violating the GPL terms - doesn't make sense...

People using MySQL on their websites are creating a derivative work and 
using that work themselves. They are not publishing/distributing the 
derivative work.

Please go read the GPL and the FAQ on the FSF's website.