> > Isn't forced writes a Windows-only option?
>
> No, it's avialable on Slaris

I think its available everywhere, but good reason to use it seems to
exist only on windows. there was a long discussion about this in
development list. but since i'm not engine developer, i cannot judge
100% correctly.

> > > Java, JDBC. I am running TPC-B. I don't know what you mean by
> > > "database objects"
> >
> > Do you use JayBird? Is it possible to get your test suite somewhere?
> >
>
> I can send you the test code if you'd like.

Yes, please. Right now I'm working on AS3AP performance test suite for
Firebird in Java, and comparing it to the TPC-* tests would be very
interesting. If size is bigger than 2-3 Mb, please write me email
without tests, I will give you my work email where no size limit exists.

> I'm not using JayBird. I'm curious, what is it?

This is pure Java type 4 JDBC driver for Firebird (previously known as
FirebirdSQL JCA-JDBC driver). Actually there exist 3 options to
connect to Firebird from Java:

1) using JDBC-ODBC bridge.
2) using type 3 driver InterClient 2.01 (old, buggy, not supported).
3) using type 4 driver JayBird - Firebird's project.

So, what option is yours?

Best regards,
Roman Rokytskyy