vincent_kwinsey wrote:

> I have Slackeware 12. What build should be used for it? As there is no
> Firebird specifically designated as for Slackware. Version 1.5.x.

You can use .tar.gz packages, it installs very easy. Just unpack and run
./install.sh as root. If you use Classic, make sure inetd service is
running.

> If I am changing kernels - should I make some changes in Firebird
> installation or configruation as well? I guess no?

Only if you use SuperServer and switch from NPTL kernel to non-NPTL
kernel and vice versa. All kernels that come with Slack 12 support are
NPTL so there shouldn't be any problems.

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