> Is it possible to run version 2.0 and version 2.5.1 simultaneously on windows? Also. I know windows 8 isn't officially out yet, but was
> Firebird running on the beta versions of windows 8?

Created a screencast (for you) on how to run multiple instances on Windows:
http://www.iblogmanager.com/download/demos/firebird/firebird_multiple_instances_windows.htm

I hope it's accurate and I didn't miss anything important.

Regarding Windows 8: Had been using Firebird 2.5 on a Windows 8 CTP for
simple tests without problems.


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