Jorge Andres Brugger wrote:

> I want to set up a linux+firebird server. I want to:
> - Run the most recent stable Firebird version
> - Use package manager to install and update Firebird

This rarely goes hand in hand, but I believe it narrows down your
options to Ubuntu or Mandriva.

> What Linux distro you could recommend? (easy FB binary install, easy
> general admin, updated FB packages available).

Slackware + official packages :)

But, that's just me. Take a look at this:

http://www.firebirdfaq.org/faq147

HTH

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