> So now my question is: Is 4.5 the only version that supports
> embedded? If so, then I will have to base the beta release of my app
> on the release of 4.5. Now, I know this is a question that no
> developer in his right mind would answer :), but -- any estimated
> timeline on release of 4.5 production version?

Definitely not!
I am still working with 4.3a and have no problems whatsoever working
with embedded.
The only thing I did was to add the often mentioned unit to my app to
tell IBO that it has to use client library fbembedded.dll instead of the
usual gds32.dll.

Florian