--- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, Muhummad Amien Osman
<umarko4life@...> wrote:

>
> I am very interested in learning more an d all there is to learn

about Interbase/Firebird.

> Where does one obtain docmentation or guides with practical examples?

If you are able to invest in a reference book, then look for 'The
Firebird Book' by Helen Borrie. That contains everything from
installation, to design, to maintaining an installation, certainly I
think you would be crazy to not buy it if you decide to use Firebird.

As a start, google for the Interbase 6 documents. 95% of their
contents is still reasonably accurate. The Firebird release notes
document the new features.

> I am in the process of changing the current version of the

software to some database that is more practical and I like the look,
feel and features offered by your product.

From what database (this may help). This is especially important if
you are coming from a database without transactions.

> I need more insight on practical examples to guide me on the use

of the database with Delphi7.

Avoid BDE. It is nothing but problems.

The following link contains a lot of connection component options. We
use a custom written component set that internally wrap IBX, but this
allows us to change to another component set pretty easily if required.

http://www.fbtalk.net/viewtopic.php?id=142

Adam