> But when the FB is opensource, can't they see your bug fixes and use your
> solution to move ahead quickly while you do not have the same opportunity?
> I think that is not too fair...

The better InterBase can be in quality the better for everyone, including
Firebird.

I would hope the Firebird people would hope for Borland to harvest
improvements from their sources. The only part which would really irritate
me is if they did harvest and then talk like they did the work themselves.
If they harvest, and I really hope they do, they should give credit where
credit is due.

Regards,
Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com