How to setup Firebird embedded on Linux or Mac?
Although only Windows is officially supported, you can also use embedded on Linux, by using the Classic. There is an easy step-by-step HOWTO available: http://www.firebirdfaq.org/Firebird-Embedded-Linux-HOWTO.html It is written for Firebird 1.5, but works with 2.0 with some minor changes (adding icu .so files).