Can i use sql server express 2008, 2012, and 2014 for commercial purpose?

Good day,
I saw that the sql server express 2005 can be used for commercial purpose without buying additional license
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/8df18025-fc2b-43c2-8476-532336ff09e3/sql-server-express-for-commercial-use?forum=sqlexpress
the question is can I do the same for sql server express 2008,2012, and 2014?
can I install and use sql server express 2008, 2012 and 2014 on an azure vm? specifically
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/
A0 instance
just an off topic question, is it required to pay to use sql server on virtual machines?
why is there a different pricing here
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/virtual-machines/#Sql

Hello,
Yes, you can use all versions SQL Server Express for commercial use. Please read more resources about it.
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/01dbc5c3-b5fe-42d4-9eb9-91683cf8285b/can-any-commercial-application-that-uses-sql-server-express-freely-redistribute-the-sql-server?forum=sqlexpress
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/661ebf2e-ff2f-4dae-a8ae-e2179a764c09/sql-server-2012-express-in-commercial-product?forum=sqlexpress
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Alberto Morillo
SQLCoffee.com

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