> That depends on how you look at it. For example, MySQL provided much
> better connectivity (a few years back) and integration with PHP, for
> example.
> It also has tons of build-in functions. Unlike Firebird.

That would explain a lot I guess.

> Indeed, MySQL has procedures, triggers and views now, but not quite
> "up-to-speed" yet.

Its in fact amazing how far it is behind ANY real DB - including FB.