[stellation-res] 2002-12-15 current build

[Dave Shields <shields@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just checked in today's current build.

The good news is that I am now able to build with firebird
support and run the tests. Though the first test fails, this
is a good sign, as it means I am able to initialize a database
with firebird, create a project, and do some basic operations.

I realized one problem was trying to do too many things at once:

* work on firebird

* clarify location (option --location, class Location)  handling

* extend svcadmin to both create the database and initialize it

* make test/build.xml database-independent

Since firebird work highest priority now, I have backed off
the last two points, which I'll try to complete when firebird
support complete.

I also updated core build.html guide.html, and firebird.html. I found it confusing
to keep usernames and passwords correct, as we have three sets to
deal with: system (logon) , relational database manager, and Stellation repository.
I have made default user name the logon username, and default password 'password'
for the latter two. There are new options 'dbusername' and 'dbpassword' to specify
the user name and password for the relational database (options 'username' and
'password' are for the Stellation repository).

I have tried to extend Location and Connection to deal with the above, without adversely
affecting the existing API. Please let me know of any problems.

I'll try to sort out why firebird failing tests soon. I just wanted to get 
my current work checked in before proceeding further.

dave

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Dave Shields, IBM Research, shields@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.