> Can someone briefly explain the differences between
> Firebird-1.5.0.4290_debug_win32.zip

Debug Build, that can be used to step through source code if also installed.

> Firebird-1.5.0.4290_embed_win32.zip

Embedded Server

> Firebird-1.5.0.4290_win32.zip

Zip file thta contains the binaries that can be copied into a firebird
directory, or used to build your own firebird installation routine

> Firebird-1.5.0.4306_win32.zip

Official install package using Inno

>
> b) Since we are working on JavaServer Pages (JSP), we have a need for
> a "good" JDBC driver. We've heard about JBird, but could not find it
> under the firebird download area. Can someone describe what are these
> other drivers:
> b.1) firebird-jca-jdbc-driver

Thats jaybird

> b.2) jdbc-InterClient -> we assume this is the Borland InterServer
> InterClient driver, please confirm

Thats the old "borland" Class 2 Driver.

> c) We assume that under firebird-addons, the FbConfigManager for v1.5
> is similar to the InterBase IBConsole, please confirm

Nope. Its used to to manage the configuration file.

> d) What about firebird-benchmarks, is this used to simulate load and
> test FireBirdSQL?

Yes.

> e) We are unsure the use of firebird-net-provider. Any comments?

for .NET development.

>Sorry for asking too many questions, but unless a summary document
>exists explaining all these modules, it gets difficult for a new user
>to download and start working efficiently.

Try here.

http://www.ibphoenix.com/main.nfs?a=ibphoenix&page=ibp_download

Regards
Paul