I just upgraded my BDS2006 Prof to D2010 Prof. I usually use Interbase component (TIBDatabase, etc) to connect with the database. I am thinking about other alternative components. Sadly, Zeos component (6.X) currently still not working with D2009/D2010. DBExpress support FB connection but not in Prof. Version (only in Enterprise/Architect). What component(s) you suggest for me? (I prefer a free good component, but it is okay if it is a very good, stable, robust, not so expensive and well supported commercial product).
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answered Oct 2, 2009 at 11:44
Hugues Van Landeghem
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The best library for Delphi-Firebird interaction is FIBPlus. But it is quite expensive - $348 per one license
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WishKnew
Yes it is too expensive. D2010 cost me around 480 USD. 348 USD for a component is too much.
There is also a free dbExpress driver for FireBird which can be used in Delphi 2010 Pro.
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You can try IBProvider (OLE DB Firebird driver and Interbase provider), This very well documented, updated (last version 13-08-2009) and has great support.
The access to Firebird from Delphi using this provider, you may choose among the following variants:
- Interact with ADO via COM interfaces.
- Use dbGo (ADO Express) components.
Supports the following versions of firebird
- Firebird 1.0 (1.0.3)
- Firebird 1.5 (1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5)
- Firebird 2.0 (2.0.1 - 2.0.x)
- Firebird 2.1
- Firebird 2.5
- Firebird 64 bits
Bye.
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WishKnew
Thank you for the recommendation, but more than 100USD for such component is still expensive for me.
Another free option is to use the free ODBC driver and the dbGo components. I use them and they work pretty well.
