the_a_rioch schrieb am 03.07.2012 um 07:23 (-0000):

> > 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.
>
> To me it like not checking for uniqueness of PK.
> "You just remember not to duplicate it"
> And if u do - that's your sole blame.

:)

> Formally - yes. Practically - makes FB less useable for any but
> hardcore old-timers, remembering all the traps

You're probably right. There were many things said in this thread and
I may not have understood it properly. Still, let's take it easy.

Best,

Michael