> It might come after FB 3.0 is released, unless someone contributes in
> helping getting this feature done.

What about an idea of external file?

If external file feature broaden with a DLL/SO plugin, outdoor
programmers can expand DBF, Btrieve, IB/FB or ODBC, etc. connects.

It's a temporary method before FB 3 but it's can widen functionality of FB.

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