We currently have two IB 6.0 dialect 1 databases hosted on the same server that we're accessing using Paradox for Windows via the BDE and SQL Links. I'm
getting ready to start a new project and I'd like to develop it using Firebird as well as converting the two existing databases to FB. All three would be running on
the same server. We are committed to leaving the current applications and developing the new app in Paradox - yes, for valid reasons! The server will be
running Windows 2000.

Anyway, I have several questions about FB and the BDE that I had hoped to answer by experimenting, but time's running out so I'm hoping I can get the
answers here!

o There will be a transition period to move the old apps to Firebird, aggravated by the fact that several locations are accessing the data. Will the FB client
connect to IB databases?

o Can the IB6 client connect to FB?

o How does the BDE/SQL Links work with FB1? FB1.5? Is it too early to tell about FB2?

o If the filename and/or registry keys for FB are different than IB's, will the BDE/SQL Links be able to find 'em?

o Has any decision been made on how long dialect 1 will be supported in FB?

TIA!