On 12 Jan 2002, at 10:53, Theo Bebekis wrote:

> Probably I'm way off topic here but...
> Is there any explanation/info why Borland released
> that Open Source edition?

Take a look at History pages on (renewed) Firebird website.

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-- Pavel Cisar

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