I know not much feedbacks about real tests on hyper-threading in OLAP world. Here is a SQL Server hyper-threading from Linchi Shea.

So, using hyper-threading doesn't mean that you will get the advantages always. At least some performance tests are required to ensure this technical choice.

Firebird doesn't support INSERT BULK command or bcp.exe utility. But the external tables can be a good replacement. Simple example is below.

Check that firebird.conf file allow to create external tables. Write or uncomment line like

ExternalFileAccess = Full

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For testing webcam install and run cheese program
sudo apt-get install cheese

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