Re: [firebird-support] Compatibility questions: Current release versus 1.5.3.4870
On 2017-07-27 00:58, 'Leyne, Sean' s...@broadviewsoftware.com [firebird-support] wrote: > My question (and I'm sorry if I'm asking this before doing any > research on my own) is simply, how compatible is the 2.5 version with > databases created with 1.5.3? Firebird 2.5 can read databases from Interbase 6.0, and from Firebird 1.0 and higher without problems, however that doesn't mean that applications using that database can't break. For example new keywords would mean that columns or tables with the same name now need to be quoted in the query string. That is assuming you even use dialect 3, otherwise, if you are still using dialect 1, the problem could be even bigger. There were - iirc - also some changes with joins and alias use that could break queries. Mark
Re: [firebird-support] Compatibility questions: Current release versus 1.5.3.4870
On 2017-07-26 17:52, scott...@comcast.net [firebird-support] wrote: > Hello! > > I know it's been a while since I've posted on this Group, but current > circumstances have brought me back. > > Today, I discovered that Microsoft forcibly removed fbserver & fbguard > for version 1.5.3.4870. This version is included with SAM Broadcaster > v3, which is critical to my work as an "On-Net Personality" on a very > popular music stream. There was no warning for it's removal at the > Windows 10 Creator's Update "updates" that happened recently. All of > the files for Firebird were removed. The application's DB is safe. > When trying to re-install Firebird-1.5.3.4870-0-Win32.exe, Windows > throws the "This App can't run on your PC" message with "Firebird > doesn't work on this version of Windows. An updated app may be > available" message and shows buttons with "Learn more" and "Close" > I've been running the 1.5.3.4870 build under Windows 10 with *zero* > problems up until the last update. Technically, Firebird 1.5 is not compatible with Windows 10, iirc it hasn't even been compatible with Windows Vista. However I do know Firebird 1.5 can run on Windows 10, but for example the local protocol doesn't work. I suggest you try 1.5.6 first (I don't really understand why you are still three point-release behind the latest 1.5; 1.5.3 was released in 2005, 1.5.6 in 2009). However I expect that the 1.5.6 installer won't work either. The alternative is to try to use the zipkit (see https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/firebird-1-5/). That is: manually install Firebird from a zip archive, and register services and client DLL manually as necessary using instsvc and instclient. And you could always try to use a VM with an earlier windows version to run Firebird. > > My question (and I'm sorry if I'm asking this before doing any > research on my own) is simply, how compatible is the 2.5 version with > databases created with 1.5.3? Please consult the release notes of Firebird 2.0, 2.1 and 2.5 for compatible changes. However, I suggest that if you are in panic > I'm nearly in panic-mode here, and exploring all options to get this > resolved. I suggest you don't jump and upgrade to Firebird 2.5 in panic, but try the zipkit first, and then when things have settled down, you should investigate upgrading to Firebird 3 (or 2.5), and carefully test your application. However don't do this in a rush. There were a number of breaking changes (some of them subtle!) between 1.5 and 2.0. Good luck, Mark
Re: [firebird-support] Compatibility questions: Current release versus 1.5.3.4870
Hi ! It's dificult to tell... From version to version there is minor problens that can occur, like new reserved wirds and so on. But in general, you will be safe doing the upgrade. It's recommend to perform a back-up/restore cycle to upgrade de database ODS. But FB 2.5 can read databases created by 1.5 version. You have a problem, in the actual state, it's not working, what can you lost if you try to upgrade and discover that it will not work ? Make a copy of the database and give it a try, it will not hurt. good luck ! Em 26/7/2017 12:52, scott...@comcast.net [firebird-support] escreveu: Hello! I know it's been a while since I've posted on this Group, but current circumstances have brought me back. Today, I discovered that Microsoft forcibly removed fbserver & fbguard for version 1.5.3.4870. This version is included with SAM Broadcaster v3, which is critical to my work as an "On-Net Personality" on a very popular music stream. There was no warning for it's removal at the Windows 10 Creator's Update "updates" that happened recently. All of the files for Firebird were removed. The application's DB is safe. When trying to re-install Firebird-1.5.3.4870-0-Win32.exe, Windows throws the "This App can't run on your PC" message with "Firebird doesn't work on this version of Windows. An updated app may be available" message and shows buttons with "Learn more" and "Close" I've been running the 1.5.3.4870 build under Windows 10 with *zero* problems up until the last update. */ /* My question (and I'm sorry if I'm asking this before doing any research on my own) is simply, how compatible is the 2.5 version with databases created with 1.5.3? I'm nearly in panic-mode here, and exploring all options to get this resolved. Thanks! --Scott Kindorf General Manager, The WebMaster Internet Radio Network On-Net Personality "The ScottK Radio Show" on WebMaster Internet Radio Network. -- Alexandre Benson Smith Santo Andre - Sao Paulo - Brazil
RE: [firebird-support] Compatibility questions: Current release versus 1.5.3.4870
My question (and I'm sorry if I'm asking this before doing any research on my own) is simply, how compatible is the 2.5 version with databases created with 1.5.3? There is no easy answer to your question – it depends… Have you considered rolling back the Win10 update? The update should have create a pre-update System Restore point…
[firebird-support] Compatibility questions: Current release versus 1.5.3.4870
Hello! I know it's been a while since I've posted on this Group, but current circumstances have brought me back. Today, I discovered that Microsoft forcibly removed fbserver & fbguard for version 1.5.3.4870. This version is included with SAM Broadcaster v3, which is critical to my work as an "On-Net Personality" on a very popular music stream. There was no warning for it's removal at the Windows 10 Creator's Update "updates" that happened recently. All of the files for Firebird were removed. The application's DB is safe. When trying to re-install Firebird-1.5.3.4870-0-Win32.exe, Windows throws the "This App can't run on your PC" message with "Firebird doesn't work on this version of Windows. An updated app may be available" message and shows buttons with "Learn more" and "Close" I've been running the 1.5.3.4870 build under Windows 10 with *zero* problems up until the last update. My question (and I'm sorry if I'm asking this before doing any research on my own) is simply, how compatible is the 2.5 version with databases created with 1.5.3? I'm nearly in panic-mode here, and exploring all options to get this resolved. Thanks! --Scott Kindorf General Manager, The WebMaster Internet Radio Network On-Net Personality "The ScottK Radio Show" on WebMaster Internet Radio Network.
