--- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Thomas"
<rthomas@...> wrote:

>
> 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?

No, just let Firebird install to its own folder in program files. Your
database file itself can be put inside your application tree though.

>
> C:\MyApp\DataBase\...
>
> during install or do I download the installer .exe module there or

both or

> neither?

It really is a lot more simple than you are imagining, double click ->
Next Next Next Next Finish, that is one of Firebirds strengths.

>
> 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
>
> umn logo
>
> Minneapolis, MN
>
> North America
>
> Download
>
> I've never used a mirror before:
>
> I'll just click on the Download link and follow instructions.
>
> EndOfFile:

A mirror is just a copy of the file on a different machine usually
located in a geographically different location so the main download
servers don't get overloaded. Choose the mirror that is geographically
closest to you.

>
> Well Gang, that's it for the Download and Install plan.
>
> Any more Suggestions or comments before I finish up the Installation
> Process?

Nope. If you do mess it up, there is an uninstaller.

Adam