Hi,

> I have the Interbase manuals, the language reference, the developer's

guide

> etc, but are there any simpler guides about that show you the basics of
> creating and altering data using Interbase and/or Firebird with simple
> examples?

Try a nice GUI tool to help you. There are several (freeware) available and
a few commercial ones too.

Martijn Tonies
InterBase Workbench - the developer tool for InterBase and Firebird
http://www.interbaseworkbench.com

Upscene Productions
http://www.upscene.com

"This is an object-oriented system.
If we change anything, the users object."