> Back to the question, Vlad asked (we are already discussing how it could be > done and whether one or the other approach would fit): Is this a feature, > Firebird should support? > > I'm not familiar enough with the SQL-specification to answer whether it's > standard compliant or not, but if it isn't, I would not implement it. As > mentioned before, there are a lot of ways solving the original problem > (replication) without modifying the tables with "meta" fields and > furthermore, "select * " is - though allowed and sometimes useful - nothing > that has to take place in a sophisticated, database relying application, > particulary, if this is even replicated.
Agreed, the feature should not be implemented. Sean ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimize network downtime and maximize team effectiveness. Reduce network management and security costs.Learn how to hire the most talented Cisco Certified professionals. Visit the Employer Resources Portal http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/employer_resources/index.html Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel