Hi Adam et al:

Could you take a look at my plan and make any comments if you have any more
suggestions or ideas?

Here is my 3 step Installation Plan:

I'm on Step 2:

Step 1:Download and Test:

Quick Start Guide V.1.5 (PDF):

Done:

Step 2:

Download and Install:

Latest release: v.1.5.3

Win32 Superserver and Classic

Release Date

File Name

Size

Description

2006-01-24

Firebird-1.5.3.4870-0-Win32.exe

2.7 Mb

Official Windows Setup and Installer For Classic and SuperServer

I'll select Super Server and all defaults?

Do I route the necessary items into my Application's folder?

C:\MyApp\DataBase\...

during install or do I download the installer .exe module there or both or
neither?

Step 3:

Firebird ODBC Driver Downloads

Latest Installable Builds

Version 1.2

26th Aug 2004

Windows Full Install

(.exe) (596k)

You are requesting file: /firebird/Firebird_ODBC_1.2.0.69-Win32.exe

Please select a mirror

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Minneapolis, MN

North America

Download

I've never used a mirror before:

I'll just click on the Download link and follow instructions.

EndOfFile:

Well Gang, that's it for the Download and Install plan.

Any more Suggestions or comments before I finish up the Installation
Process?

Rick USA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Thomas" <rthomas@...>
To: <firebird-support@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [firebird-support] Re: Brand New to DataBases, almost


> Thanks Adam:
> OK,
> I'm working in Liberty Basic - it supports ODBC for handling databases.
> As for Authentication, when I go to submit an sql statement to the DLL? to
> create or modify the DDL of my DataBase, would I just supply the UserId
> and
> PassWord in the transaction?
> I'll try and do all my DDL programatically since anything using a GUI is
> often dificult for my WindowEyes Screen Reader. Also, nice to know you
> actually know about the Alt Tags! Many programmers aren't aware of what
> they do.
> I'm going to set up the exact procedure I'll need to use to download and
> install FB and put the steps up next post. Perhaps folks will make any
> last
> minute comments before I download and install.
> Thanks again Adam:
> Rick Farmington Mich. USA
> Original Message -----
> From: "Adam" <s3057043@...>
> To: <firebird-support@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 7:16 PM
> Subject: [firebird-support] Re: Brand New to DataBases, almost
>
>
>> --- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Thomas"
>> <rthomas@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Helen andAdam:
>>> Could you post a message when the new version of the Quick Start
>> Manual is
>>> up? Adam, my screen reader seems to be working adiquitly with the
>> site so
>>> far. Thanks for the consideration.
>>> I'll download and read the new version as soon as it's up.
>>> Any other suggested readings about using FireBird with Windows
>> desk-top
>>> apps?
>>
>> The latest version is live but there was a problem with the link. I
>> just copied the link location without checking the document so I ended
>> up posting a link to the old version.
>>
>> The latest version can be found by choosing Documentation -> Novices
>> Guide, and clicking the Quick Start Guide icon (which does have alt
>> text).
>>
>> Direct link to this page:
>> http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=guide
>>
>> Are you coming from another RDBMS or desktop database that you are
>> familiar with, or are you new to databases?
>>
>> Firebird is a MGA database which has consequences to how applications
>> should handle transactions and what sorts of queries make no sense.
>> Most of the consequences are good, Firebird neatly avoids some of the
>> bottlenecks that can plague other RDBMS, but many new people carry on
>> with locking mechanisms that were required to ensure consistency in
>> their old database that are simply not needed with Firebird, some also
>> carry performance penalties.
>>
>> I would strongly advise you do some reading about transactions, and
>> make sure you understand the behaviour consequences of the transaction
>> mode you choose.
>>
>> If you can get a copy of Helen's book that will work with a screen
>> reader then it is well worth it. Helen has said she will contact you
>> off list about this.
>>
>>> Perhaps more in-depth on embedded FireBird or using FireBird using ODBC
>>> which might'ent readily show on the WebSite or in a Google Search?
>>
>> What development environment / language are you using? There are
>> drivers for all the usual culprits. C/C++ / JDBC / .NET / Delphi /
>> ODBC / PHP / etc
>>
>> There is an ODBC driver from the main website as well
>>
>> Download -> Firebird ODBC Driver
>> http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=files&id=odbc
>>
>> There is nothing special about the embedded engine, it simply has a
>> dll (fbembed.dll) that you rename to replace the client library
>> (either fbclient.dll or gds32.dll depending on components). It is a
>> cutdown version of the server which is limited to a single process.
>> There is also no user authentication. Otherwise it interacts with your
>> program the same way. You should develop against a full server because
>> this will allow you to connect an admin tool like FlameRobin at the
>> same time your program is running.
>>
>> Adam
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>
>> Visit http://firebird.sourceforge.net and click the Resources item
>> on the main (top) menu. Try Knowledgebase and FAQ links !
>>
>> Also search the knowledgebases at http://www.ibphoenix.com
>>
>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> Visit http://firebird.sourceforge.net and click the Resources item
> on the main (top) menu. Try Knowledgebase and FAQ links !
>
> Also search the knowledgebases at http://www.ibphoenix.com
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>