The Gemini ODBC driver supports InterBase and open-source Firebird database servers on Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000 operating systems. It is compatible with versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
One of the key benefits of this software is its excellent conformance to the ODBC 3.51 specification. It implements all Level 0 (core), Level 1 and most of the Level 2 functions, ensuring that it is compatible with a wide range of applications. Furthermore, it is highly versatile, supporting both SBCS/DBCS data and Unicode (Windows only).
Another great feature of this software is its compatibility with Interbase 6.x, 5.x, 4.x, Firebird current releases (1.0 beta). It supports advanced InterBase version 6 features, including new data types, making it an ideal choice for those working with Interbase databases.
This software also supports stored procedures from ODBC compliant applications and ADO. Procedures returning result sets and output parameters are supported. The stored procedure execution model is compatible with Microsoft SQL Server, and Interbase procedures can be called via a 'linked server' in SQL Server in 'RPC out' mode using native SQL Server syntax.
The software also offers forward-only and scrollable static cursors, as well as ODBC escape sequences for date/time, like escape character, outer joins, SQL and ODBC scalar functions.
Finally, it is worth noting that a Linux version of the software is also available, making it accessible to users across multiple platforms. Full information on the ODBC driver and links to order pages can be found on the web-site. Overall, this software offers a comprehensive solution for those in need of a powerful and versatile ODBC driver.
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