Unfortunately this has been hobbled for the Pro version and you are forced to upgrade to get that. This has left the Pro version unabled to be used by Pro's. A real downgrade in functionality.<br><br>Steve <br><br>On Monday, 16 January 2012, Colin Johnsun <<a href="mailto:colin.adug@gmail.com">colin.adug@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Hi Steve,<br>><br>> I don't know if you mean the IBX or IBO components, but I do remember<br>> reading that Firebird 2.5 is supported though dbExpress.<br>><br>> <a href="http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/41570">http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/41570</a> (just search for 'Firebird')<br>
><br>> In which case, you should be able to access Firebird using the<br>> dbExpress/ClientDataSet combo.<br>><br>> Cheers,<br>> Colin<br>><br>> On 16 January 2012 11:38, Steve Peacocke <<a href="mailto:steve@peacocke.net">steve@peacocke.net</a>> wrote:<br>
>> Hi everyone,<br>>><br>>> OK, reading the fine print it seems that XE Pro has taken away the ability<br>>> to access Firebird as a part of it's abilities. Delphi 7 was better it<br>>> seems.<br>
>><br>>> So, now that I have paid my hard earned for the Pro version, I want to be<br>>> able to write programs in it (of course - I don't fork out $10 for a game,<br>>> let alone over $700).<br>
>><br>>> The reason I was looking at FireBird was that it's a good client/server<br>>> database and my customers could also use it as a local database without<br>>> having to install the FireBird server - if they want to try out the program<br>
>> or use it solely on their own computer. If then they want to install it on<br>>> their systems with the database on the server, they don't then have to fork<br>>> out for a Server licence and user seat licences, just to run my little<br>
>> program.<br>>><br>>> Getting 3rd party VCL components that will work for FireBird will cost more<br>>> than Delphi itself. Does anyone have any suggestions that can result in the<br>>> same thing? For example, I've been looking at SQLLite, DBISAM/ElevateDB,<br>
>> MySql and others, but not sure which will work with Delphi XE2 Pro, or the<br>>> cost of the components.<br>>><br>>> Suggestions anyone?<br>>><br>>> Steve Peacocke<br>>> Mobile: 0220 612-611<br>
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