>Please guide me.
>I want an embedded database for my application, so that it can be installed on a FLASH DRIVE. Foxpro database keeps getting corrupted and is not robust, even with SDT implemented.
>I am currently using
> backend Foxpro application on FLASH drive (LOTS of DATA CORRUPTION problem)
> SQL 2005 express application with cursor adapter on PC Hard disk and on LAN.
>
>I have shortlisted FIREBIRD database to use as embedded database but am not sure.
>
>Please guide me with your experience as to which embedded database to use with VFP application.

I've never used it with VFP but, since you're already using SQL2005 Express, might not MS SQL-CE be a good option?