> I am using Firebird 1.5 -- the embedded server. I am able to query
> against the employee.fdb database using isql, so I know that much is
> working.
> (Parenthetically, it seems I can connect with any user/password
> combination, even non-existent ones. Can someone explain that behavior
> to me?)

Embedded doesn't use User and Password at all, "security" is achieved by means of the OS, whoever
can log into the computer can use the DB through your application.

As for the rest of your questions, sorry, can't help you.

Florian