> What has MySQL got to do with Firebird? Just because something is
> possible on one does not mean it is a good idea on the other. Even if
> it is a bad idea under both, that does not mean that you will suffer
> the same consequences.

duh, nothing, just an example of what I had in mind when I said 'machine
independent'.

>
> Oh, and I am impressed that you have hundreds of thousands of rows, it
> is not like anyone else here deals with that much data.

I see we have gone into tit for tat mode.

>

> Yes, contradicting Nando is my goal in life? Seriously get a grip.
>
> The security database is a special database that one does not normally
> just copy around. It is usually not going to be particularly large
> either compared to your hundred gazzillion row user account
> information database, so I don't see the problem in including two on
> your CD.

FYI, that gazillion row user account information database was at my
previous job and was but an example of the complete safety of copying
offline mysql databases around. When I am done, the app will be on
SF.net and hopefully you firebird zealots won't shoot yourselves in the
foot trying to get firebird more exposure or included with an OS.

Geez, just trying to get clear information on the nature of the database
files is so hard. Ah well, at least I got answers and this is definitely
better treatment than what some newbies on the qmail list get.

Have a nice day Adam.

Christopher