================================== Firebird 2.0.4 (Win32 Build) ================================== o Introduction o Intended Users o Features in this release (all platforms) o Bugs fixed in this release o Installation o Known Issues o Reporting Bugs o Requesting New Features Introduction ============ Welcome to Firebird 2.0.4 Intended Users ============== Firebird 2.0.4 has undergone extensive testing and is intended for widespread production use. However, users are recommended to follow standard practices before deploying this release on a production server. ie: o Please make sure you read the installation readme and the release notes. o If you have data you value remember to back it up prior to installing this release. o It is recommended that you remove any previous version prior to installation. Uninstallation preserves configuration files and log files. o It is recommended that you carry out your own tests in a development environment prior to production deployment. Features in this release (all platforms) ======================================== See doc/Firebird_v2.0.4.ReleaseNotes.pdf for more information. Bugs fixed in this release (all platforms) ========================================== See doc/Firebird_v2.0.4.ReleaseNotes.pdf for more information. Installing the self-installing executable ========================================= Please run the executable and read the accompanying installation instructions that are contained within the setup wizard. Known Issues ============ o The security database has changed! See the DOC directory for more details. Users who wish to migrate an old security database to the new format can use the upgrade script in misc/upgrade/security Reporting Bugs ============== o Are you sure you understand how Firebird works? Perhaps you are seeing the correct behaviour and you really have a support question. In this case contact the firebird-support list server. You may subscribe here: mailto:firebird-support-subscribe@yahoogroups.com o Still think it is a bug? First check the issue tracker here: http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/secure/BrowseProject.jspa Please do not use the issue tracker to get technical support. If in doubt subscribe to the support list first at mailto:firebird-support-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and ask your question there. Requesting New Features ======================= Before submitting feature requests please review the existing feature request list. Chances are that someone has already thought of it. Existing feature requests can be browsed here: http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/secure/CreateIssue!default.jspaDownload Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.