>
> You are correct. If you give me a working fdb file, I can connect to it
> and do as I wish. This is not a restriction on embedded per se, but a
> weakness in the FB 1.x / IB 6 security model. The same weakness is true
> of superserver if you allow access to the fdb file.
>
> I believe some of these issues are addressed in FB 2.0 which is
> currently in alpha.
>
> Adam

Thanks Adam.

Would you say that Embedded is LESS secure than SuperServer for remote
installs, or about the same?

Also, can anyone tell me if the security changes in 2.0 affect the
situation with embedded (ie anyone can do what they like if they have
the FDB)?

Thanks,
Andrew