> If ISQL is not such a nice tool to work with why don't the
> firebird people
> create a GUI for firebird which can do the most basic sql ? I'm sure this
> would boost its popularity somewhat ?
>

they don't need to since there are about half a dozen tools which compete
very nicely in this arena.
Take a look at the ibphoenix.com site and see all that is available. The
tools for FB beat the tools for MSSQL hands down except for the tools which
now do both e.g. IBWorkBench - which is the best MSSQL tool by far as well.
Why don't MS make a good tool for their DB instead of Enterprise Manager?
Alan