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>"MSDE 2000 is packaged in MSDN Universal Subscriptions (as part of the SQL Server CD-ROMs) for the purpose of developing desktop applications that are fully compatible with SQL Server 2000. With MSDN Universal Subscription licensing, you can develop, use, and redistribute MSDE 2000 as part of the applications you build, provided that you comply with the distribution terms listed in the master EULA. To view the license agreement, visit MSDN. You will need client access licenses (CALs) or processor licenses to deploy MSDE 2000 applications that access SQL Server back-end data and resources. "
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>So, NOTHING is for free.


Hello Vlad. In this case, it's free as long as you don't connect to a true SQL Server. We checked carefully with MSFT here before redistribute our Low End apps.

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