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Can I use GeoServer in a commercial application?

GeoServer is licensed under GPLv2. I know that this means that I cannot do derivative commercial work from this application. For example, I cannot add new interfaces, plugins, etc. In GeoServer as a closed source application.

However, can I use it as an internal server to use a closed source application? An OGC-compliant mapping server provides specific OGC-compatible interfaces for using maps and data. There are several other GIS servers that can do this, such as MapServer (free) and ArcGIS Server (commercial).

So, let's say I'm building a closed-source Flex GIS infrastructure to use data through OGC-compatible web services. If I sold this application and included GeoServer (unmodified) as part of the installation (with corresponding licenses), would I be violated by the GPL?

How can I use GeoServer in a commercial closed source application, if at all?

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I think I found the answer here.

http://geoserver.org/display/GEOSDOC/Do+I+need+a+proprietary+license+FAQ

I am an integrator who accesses GeoServer WFS and WMS with a proprietary system, do I need to buy a license?

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