Did you test with SS connected using local protocol (XNET)?

Carlos
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GB> Hi,

GB> I am working on an application which convert some text files into a
GB> Firebird database. In standard case I using SS. I want more speed for my
GB> application and tried with embedded, and wait for 1,2 max 5 percent
GB> performance increase. But the application 30 percent faster with
GB> embedded. Is this normal? I tried with FB 2.1.1(and with 2.1.2 RC2 too)
GB> SS/Embedded on Win XP SP3.

GB> Gabor