>>> As for MERGE's existence in FB 2.1 final, it is still there as I am
>>> currently using it in a system.
>>
>> Exactly. Hope you like it ;)
>
> Yes, I love it. It is very useful for inventory management and for
> customer and vendor balances in accounting systems.
>
> I really liked your paper. Actually, that is where I learned about
> most of the new features. It was very clear and straight to the point.
> Specially where you talk about CTEs. That really made me understand
> how CTEs work, and not forgetting the difference between "update or
> insert" and "merge".
>
> Thanks!

Thank you for the kind feedback !

Regards,
Vlad