the_a_rioch schrieb am 29.06.2012 um 09:13 (-0000):

> > The default encoding in Firebird, when nothing is specified, is
> > NONE. It applies to every client library regardless of language.
>
> So if i read it right, it is allowed for client libraries to connect
> to core w/o specifiyng charset ???
>
> To me it is wrong.

To me it is not. I suggest you simply get over it. When connecting,
remember to specify the encoding you desire. That is all.

jdbc:firebirdsql://localhost/eins?encoding=win1252
or jdbc:firebirdsql:localhost:eins?encoding=Win1252

Michael