> I've created a DB using one of the IB/FB admin tools and notice that it
> was created Dialect 1. I've looked through all the docs for information
> to tell me what does this mean and how does Dialect 1 compare with
> Dialect 3?

> Is this a difference in what I can do in SQL? or more than that?

> If someone can point to a site or something to read about this, that
> would be great.

Check out the IB6 manual "Getting Started" on ibphoenix.com. It covers dialect differences under "new features". There is additional information in the release notes for FB 1.0 and FB 1.5, if you are using either of those.

HTH,

Dan.