> but given that 5.6 was
> never totally finished

Eh?

> ( you are using the *5.1* client so that events
> don't mess things up ! and which bits of 5.5 were needed to complete a
> totally stable installation? ) I would say that removing *ALL* the 5.6
> servers would be a good move anyway. At which point you can switch to a
> more current and reliable client (Firebird's) without any licensing
> restrictions and without any potential problems when upgrading.

Sorry Lester, you have completely lost me here.....

Regards
Paul