> I have a similar dilemma. (Well maybe it is an easier dilemma).
>
> Customers want clients which run on linux desktops. (luckily most of them

seem to have a mixed house. I have not come across anybody who uses ONLY
linux desktops).

>
> So I am thinking of using Intraweb and giving a minimal browser interface.

(Not everything will be possible through the browser interface but the key
screens will be ported). Complete functionality only available on Windows.

>
> Another issue is coming up.
>
> I developed my application using Firebird as a backend. (Hey it's free,

its a great database, why should anybody object to loading it).

>
>
> I have customers who like my product but say "our IT (IS) Department has

SQL Server admin skills / Oracle admin skills we want it running on SQL
server or Oracle. we already have the licences for that. "

>

Don't you just hate it when that happens. The good thing though, is
that Firebird hardly requires an admin :-)


With regards,

Martijn Tonies
Database Workbench - the developer tool for InterBase & Firebird
Upscene Productions
http://www.upscene.com