[Lazarus] ODBC-problems

[Reinier Olislagers]

On 21-11-2012 12:46, Koenraad Lelong wrote:
> Op 20-11-12 15:15, Reinier Olislagers schreef:
> When I use Firebird, I use the native drivers. It was only a testcase to
> see if ODBC works. 
Understood. Just wanted to reply to Michael's remark re ODBC+FB and his
suggestion on whether to use an x86 or x64 stack.

> But why a user DSN works and a system DSN does not is
> a problem. Did you try that with Access ?
Yes, x86 Access+System DSN=>Firebird works here on Vista x64. Don't
think I've tried a (Firebird) user DSN with Access... or it's been a
long while ago and it just worked.

>>> Also Pervasive can't install 32-bit ODBC drivers.
>>>
>>> Well, I'll have to get a 32bit machine somehow (more exact :
>>> Windows-license for the machine).
>> - Why would that help with Pervasive if it can only run 64 bit ODBC
>> drivers anyway?
> 
> Pervasive does not install 32 bit on 64bit. 32 bit on 32 bit is no problem.
Ah ok. Strange, but... ok.

>> - Apparently on some Win7 editions, you can run a VM for x86 Win XP
>> (Virtual XP mode), which may work for you.
> 
> That would be a problem I think. I'm running Win7 as a VM on a linux host.
Depending on your hardware, I believe you can do nested VMs. Whether
you'd want to is another story.

Good luck,
Reinier