Rob wrote:
> Options being considered are:
> Interbase Express (IBX)
> dbGo - ADO 2.5
> BDE
> dbExpress
> ODBC
> Other ?
Don't overlook IBObjects -- www.ibobjects.com -- very capable, rich
feature set, and direct connections to IB like IBX only (on average)
better performance, fewer bugs and better support.
> Stability
Excellent. There have been some nuisance deltas in IBObjects in
the past (especially adding IB6 support requirements a year ago),
but has been very stable from a development-interface viewpoint for
a long time now. RUNS stably, without a doubt.
> Performance
Superb, winner all the way.
> Functionality (data access and data administration)
Very high, tho IBO is a data access layer (with some GUI
componentry on top if you want it rather than being specifically
data admin oriented. Nonetheless the very capable demo
IB_WISQL app is a good example of the latter).
> Deployment
Very easy indeed (like IBX) as no extra "layers" to consider. Unlike
IBX (as I understand it), one set of components will do for both IB5
and IB6, no separate builds.
cheers,
peter
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