> >The problem I have is the database (about 600 MB) take about 20
> >seconds to open after shut-down.
> >The mentioned database is the one under "What's new!" on

www.tamaracka.com

>
> I bet you are on WinXP and your database file has the extension
> ".fdb". If so, read the READ THIS FIRST section of the release notes
> and all will be revealed.

Probably should read:

I bet you are on WinXP and your database file has the extension
".gdb".

and yes, it does sound like the same symptoms to me.

Adam