As you probably know, Firebird database can be installed and run at Mac: this is official Firebird SQL page at Apple's site. Despite the fact that page at Apple says only version 2.1.1 is available for Mac, actually there is the most recent Firebird 2.5.0 database version available for Mac, as well as previous release Firebird 2.1 (scroll down. FireBird is an open-source database manager system, originated from Interbase version 6. This relational database system incorporates many of the features implemented in the ANSI SQL standard. The program is multi-platform and can work with different operating systems, such as Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Features and functions:
· Thisfree database software for Macprovides a complete support platform for REALSQL servers.
· The SQLiteManager not just supports SQLite2 and SQLLite3, but also supports the conversion of a SQLite2 database into one of SQLite3.
· This database software provides certain advanced features that have been built into the software, such as query optimizer, language reference and virtual machine analyzer, etc.
Pros of SQLiteManager:
· Most database operations - be it insert, delete, table view, triggers - all are handled effectively by SQLiteManager. Tables can be dropped, created, or renamed with no hindrance.
· This database software not just helps as a query machine but also helps generate reports effectively.
· Blob data can be read and shown by SQLiteManager in TIFF, JPEG, or QuickTime format.
· Importing and/or exporting mechanism is effectively handled.
Cons of SQLiteManager:
· Although frequently used SQL queries are specially categorized, it is a drawback that frequently used databases are not listed up separately. Using the file dialogue each time does get tedious.
· This database manager works perfect for simple queries but fails to handle complex or large filter criteria.
User comments/reviews:
· SQLiteManager is a fairly thorough app. It provides a neat GUI into SQLite if you know your SQL.
· It offers basic data viewing/editing facilities.
· Unlike many alternative applications, SQLiteManager does open SQLite database files on AppleShare volumes, uses a proper Mac OS Cocoa GUI (not ugly Java) and allows editing of views.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/14140/sqlitemanager
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