> > If you are using embedded, you do not have to worry about breaking
> > some other apps Firebird installation.
>
> Yes. That is my worry. Even though probably my main target clients
> don't usually use Firebird, I'm a bit uneasy about screwing an
> existing configuration on a client's machine.
>

Embedded runs literally inside your application. You do not have to
worry about any other instances of Firebird at all UNLESS you decide to
use super server or classic server instead. Embedded will not interfere
with any other installed firebird instance, they will not see each
other.

Adam