--- In IBObjects@yahoogroups.com, Helen Borrie <helebor@t...> wrote:

> At 07:46 AM 16/12/2004 +0000, you wrote:
>
> > > Could these be machines where Classic server is installed? You

simply

> > > cannot use cpLocal for Classic...you must use cpTCP_IP and the
> >localhost
> > > (local loopback) server for your local connections.
> > >
> > > Helen
> >
> >I'm all but positive that I installed them as Superserver, but I'll
> >double check. Everything else in the app works fine. Would only
> >AlterUser be effected if I choose the wrong protocol?
>
> No, you'd be unable to connect to any database with cpLocal.
>
> So - if you're able to connect then you are on Superserver and you are
> probably looking at a "homing" problem: the server doesn't know

where its

> root directory is. That's easily fixable.
>
> Helen

I double checked and one of the problems is on a Classic server. Keep
in mind, that the only problem is with AlterUser. Also, the exact same
code worked with earlier versions of Firebird.

How do I fix a "homing" problem? I have your book, is it in there?