--- In firebird-support@yahoogroups.com, "Adam" <s3057043@...> wrote:

> I am not against adding your suggestion to a FAQ / QSG things to check
> list, but I doubt it is a common problem because most people use the
> installer and install as a service.

Sure, I just wanted to mention it.
I start Firebird only now and then for testing and do not have any
production stuff running on it. That's why I start it as an application.

Btw: I like the Postgres way that even requires a non-admin account to
run the service for security reasons.

Thomas