Hi,

> > Well, I would say this isn't an issue of the database engine, but rather
> > of the client/admin tool you're using.

> (c) Since the databases I am developing are for my own purposes and
> not for sale, I am not about to spend $100+ for a client tool.
> (Besides the fact that it seems a little odd generally to choose an
> open source database and then go with a proprietary admin tool,
> although I can see where one might do that.)

Not odd at all. The Firebird developers are focussing on the
engine itself, not on client tools. There are plenty (both freeware
and commercial) admin tools out there. Do note that most, if not
all, commercial tools, and some of the freeware tools, have
much more to offer than simple administration and maintenance.

And of course, I fully understand your point about developing
for your own purposes and not wanting to spend xxx $ for a tool.
But you have to settle with the free ones then.

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
Database Workbench - developer tool for InterBase, Firebird, MySQL & MS SQL
Server.
Upscene Productions
http://www.upscene.com