> A side question: is there a disadvantage of using the
> TDataset/IBOQuery combination with normal Delphi controls as opposed
> to the IB_Query/IB_Dataset combination? Slower? fewer features?
> Restricted?

This one I can help with.

There differences are more to do with the style, compatibility and
functionality you desire. The native IBO components offer many features
that are unique and a good number of them are surfaced in the TDataset stuff
as well. I say play with them both and use whatever you feel most
comfortable with.

Jason Wharton