Jason Ryan wrote:

> I've got a client who really wants the data on a mapped drive from the
> firebird server, and they do not want to install the firebird server
> onto the server where the data file is sitting.

Then make him sign a disclaimer for any responsibility for the reliable
operation of Firebird, and any losses due to data corruption.

> I've searched google and google groups and have seen that this is "not
> possible", but as a last resort I thought I would ask if there is some
> work around or hack that could make this possible? I noticed the
> "RemoteFileOpenAbility" setting in the firebird.conf file, but toggling
> the value does not seem to make any difference.

For "not possible" read "totally silly idea".
Firebird works directly with the hard disk to produce fast and stable
operation. putting a network connection in the way is a major mistake.
People kept insisting that this was needed, but I think they now know
why it was not and should not be part of Firebird :)

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