Hello Sean,

> > In general, moving Firebird database files is a definite no-no. You copy or
> > move Firebird databases by gbak'ing them and restoring them at the new
> > location.
>
> That is no longer true for most uses (as long as the engine has been stopped), it is true if moving across CPU platform/endian (ie x86/x64 to Sparc).
>
> You can move a db between x86/64 Windows and x86/64 Linux without any concern -- we do it all the time.

I admit: so do I ;-)

But as a general guideline for users - and especially new users - we should not advocate this. Once people are more knowledgeable, they can decide for themselves what is safe and when.


Cheers,
Paul Vinkenoog