As far as I've seen ib_util.dll (and equivalent files on Linux/etc.) just
contain the one function: ib_util_malloc which is used by UDFs for
allocating space for variables for strings (for example) that are then freed
if the FREE_IT keyword is used in the UDF external function declaration.

So you shouldn't need it unless you ever use any UDFs.

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From: "joeacunzo" <joeacunzo@...>
To: <firebird-support@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:46 PM
Subject: [firebird-support] Is IB_UTIL.DLL Needed?


> On the Windows platform, is ib_util.dll used by either the client or
> server side of Firebird? Is it only needed if you are using UDFs (I
> some some reference to that)? I'm trying to create my own
> installation of both the client and the server and need to know
> exactly what files need to be installed.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe A.
>
>
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