Replaced various old and/or HTTP URLs in documentation and installers

mrotteveel · mrotteveel · commit c4143b413b47 · 2025-07-26T16:33:21.000+02:00
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/linux/README b/builds/install/arch-specific/linux/README
@@ -1,22 +1,22 @@
-Firebird 4 Server for Linux
+Firebird 6 Server for Linux
 
 
 More information can be found about the Firebird 
 database engine from: 
-http://www.firebirdsql.org/
-http://sourceforge.net/projects/firebird
+https://www.firebirdsql.org/
+https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird
 
 or affiliated sites: 
 
-http://www.ibphoenix.com
+https://www.ibphoenix.com
 
 Firebird is a relational database offering many ANSI SQL standard features that
 runs on Linux, Windows, and a variety of Unix platforms. Firebird offers
 excellent concurrency, high performance, and powerful language support for
 stored procedures and triggers. It has been used in production systems, under a
 variety of names, since 1981.
 
-http://www.firebirdsql.org/en/about-firebird/
+https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/about-firebird/
 
 
 
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/After_Installation.url b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/After_Installation.url
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 [InternetShortcut]
-URL=http://www.firebirdsql.org/afterinstall/{#FB_MAJOR_VER}{#FB_MINOR_VER}{#FB_REV_NO}
+URL=https://www.firebirdsql.org/afterinstall/{#FB_MAJOR_VER}{#FB_MINOR_VER}{#FB_REV_NO}
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/FirebirdInstall.iss b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/FirebirdInstall.iss
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
 ;
 ;
 #define MyAppPublisher "Firebird Project"
-#define MyAppURL "http://www.firebirdsql.org/"
+#define MyAppURL "https://www.firebirdsql.org/"
 #define MyAppName "Firebird"
 #define MyAppId "FBDBServer"
 
@@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ Filename: {app}\instsvc.exe; Description: {cm:instsvcStartQuestion}; Parameters:
 Filename: {code:StartApp|{app}\firebird.exe}; Description: {cm:instappStartQuestion}; Parameters: {code:StartAppParams|' -a '}; StatusMsg: {cm:instappStartMsg}; MinVersion: {#MinVer}; Components: ServerComponent; Flags: nowait postinstall; Tasks: UseApplicationTask; Check: StartEngine
 
 ;This is a preliminary test of jumping to a landing page. In practice, we are going to need to know the users language and the version number they have installed.
-Filename: "{#MyAppURL}/afterinstall"; Description: "After installation - What Next?"; Flags: postinstall shellexec skipifsilent; Components: ServerComponent DevAdminComponent;
+Filename: "{#MyAppURL}afterinstall"; Description: "After installation - What Next?"; Flags: postinstall shellexec skipifsilent; Components: ServerComponent DevAdminComponent;
 
 [Registry]
 ;If user has chosen to start as App they may well want to start automatically. That is handled by a function below.
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/Readme_PROD.txt b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/Readme_PROD.txt
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ Installation
 ============
 
 Installation issues are covered in detail in the
-Installation Guide available in the doc directory 
-after install. A brief summary of installation issues 
+Installation Guide available in the doc directory
+after install. A brief summary of installation issues
 can also be found in the installation_readme.txt, also
 available from the doc directory after installation.
 
@@ -68,18 +68,12 @@ Before you report a bug:
  o Perhaps someone has already reported this? Browse
    existing bug reports here:
 
-    http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE
+    https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues
 
  o If in doubt why not discuss the problem on the
    Firebird-devel list? You can subscribe here:
 
-    http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
-
-   and the list is viewable via a newsgroup interface
-   here:
-
-    news://news.atkin.com/
-
+    https://groups.google.com/g/firebird-devel
 
 
 From the Firebird team.
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/ba/ProcitajMe.txt b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/ba/ProcitajMe.txt
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ prije instalacije ovog release-a na produkcioni server. tj:
  o Molimo prvo procitajte dokumente
    "Instalacija_ProcitajMe.txt" i release notes.
 
- o Ako imate vazne podatke, sjetite se da napravite 
+ o Ako imate vazne podatke, sjetite se da napravite
    back-up prije instalacije ovog release-a.
 
  o Preporucuje se da uklonite sve prethodne
@@ -67,16 +67,12 @@ Prije nego prijavite bug:
  o Mozda je neko vec prijavio bug? Pogledajte
    postojece prijave bugova ovdje:
 
-    http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE
+    https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues
 
  o Ako ste u dilemi zasto ne diskutujete o problemu na
    Firebird-devel listi? Mozete se prijaviti ovdje:
 
-    http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
-
-   i listu je moguce pogledati kroz newsgroup interface ovdje:
-
-    news://news.atkin.com/
+    https://groups.google.com/g/firebird-devel
 
 
 Od Firebird team-a.
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/firebirdsql.org.url b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/firebirdsql.org.url
@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 [InternetShortcut]
-URL=http://www.firebirdsql.org
+URL=https://www.firebirdsql.org
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/fr/lisezmoi.txt b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/fr/lisezmoi.txt
@@ -64,18 +64,12 @@ Avant de rapporter un bug :
  o Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà rapporté ce bug? Regardez
    la liste de bugs rapportés ici:
 
-    http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE
+    https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues
 
  o Si vous avez un doute pourquoi ne pas en parler à la liste
    Firebird-devel ? Vous pouvez vous inscrire ici:
 
-    http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
-
-   et les messages de la liste sont accessible par newsgroup
-   ici:
-
-    news://news.atkin.com/
-
+    https://groups.google.com/g/firebird-devel
 
 
 L'équipe Firebird.
diff --git a/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/ru/Readme.txt b/builds/install/arch-specific/win32/ru/Readme.txt
@@ -18,11 +18,11 @@ o Как сообщить об ошибках
 Обращение к пользователям
 =========================
 
-Firebird $MAJOR.$MINOR.$RELEASE является хорошо 
-проверенным, всесторонне протестированным и 
-предназначается для широкого использования. Однако, 
-мы рекомендуем пользователям следовать стандартной 
-практике прежде, чем разворачивать релиз этого 
+Firebird $MAJOR.$MINOR.$RELEASE является хорошо
+проверенным, всесторонне протестированным и
+предназначается для широкого использования. Однако,
+мы рекомендуем пользователям следовать стандартной
+практике прежде, чем разворачивать релиз этого
 сервера, а именно:
 
  o Пожалуйста, прочтите файл readme, относящийся к
@@ -73,14 +73,13 @@ o Вы все еще думаете, что это bug? Проверьте, не
   сообщал ли кто-либо об этой ошибке до вас. Список
   зарегистрированных ошибок вы можете найти здесь:
 
-	http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE
+	https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues
 
 o Если у вас есть какие-либо сомнения, вы можете обсудить
   найденную проблему в списке рассылки:
 
-	http://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
+	https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues
 
   Пожалуйста, не используйте данный список рассылки с целью
   получить техническую поддержку по вопросам, не связанным
   с новыми версиями Firebird.
-  
diff --git a/builds/install/posix-common/FirebirdUninstall.sh.in b/builds/install/posix-common/FirebirdUninstall.sh.in
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 #
 
 #  UnInstall script for FirebirdSQL database engine
-#  http://www.firebirdsql.org
+#  https://www.firebirdsql.org
 
 parseArgs ${*}
 
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ fi
 
 reconfigDynamicLoader
 
-removeInstalledFiles  # Remove installed files 
+removeInstalledFiles  # Remove installed files
 removeUninstallFiles  # Remove the 'uninstall' utility files
 removeEmptyDirs       # Remove empty directories
 
diff --git a/builds/install/posix-common/install.sh.in b/builds/install/posix-common/install.sh.in
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 #
 
 #  Install script for FirebirdSQL database engine
-#  http://www.firebirdsql.org
+#  https://www.firebirdsql.org
 
 parseArgs ${*}
 
diff --git a/doc/README.user.troubleshooting b/doc/README.user.troubleshooting
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 TROUBLESHOOTING
 ===============
 
-A lot of what is explained below should be done automatically by the install 
+A lot of what is explained below should be done automatically by the install
 process.  It is explained here just in case it didn't do it correctly for
 your circumstance.
 
 
 1)  HOW DO I TELL IF IT IS WORKING?
- 
+
     Here is a quick smoke test to see if everything is working:
 
-    
+
     $cd /opt/firebird/examples
 
     $/opt/firebird/bin/isql
@@ -27,28 +27,28 @@ your circumstance.
     >show tables;
     >exit;
 
-    Where password will be either masterkey, or present in the 
+    Where password will be either masterkey, or present in the
     file /opt/firebird/SYSDBA.password.
 
 
     For a test using networking:
 
     $/opt/firebird/bin/isql
-    >connect 'localhost:/opt/firebird/examples/employee.gdb'; 
+    >connect 'localhost:/opt/firebird/examples/employee.gdb';
     >select rdb$relation_name from rdb$relations;
     >exit;
 
-    On a remote machine you can try the above replacing localhost with 
+    On a remote machine you can try the above replacing localhost with
     the server name.  Remember, you may need to specify the username/password
     to get this to work.
 
 
 
 2)  HOW DO I CHECK THAT THE SERVER IS RUNNING
- 
+
     You can check if the server is running by:
 
-    netstat -an | grep 3050 
+    netstat -an | grep 3050
 
     If something is listening on port 3050 then the server is running.
     If something is not running, then see next topics.
@@ -64,22 +64,22 @@ your circumstance.
     $isql
     >connect '/opt/firebird/examples.gdb';
 
-    
+
     In the second mode, requests are serviced by the inetd process. To test
     this mode, open the database with a connection string that includes the
     server name or IP:
 
     $isql
     >connect 'localhost:/opt/firebird/examples.gdb';
 
-    The configuration files for setting up the inetd (or xinetd) for the 
+    The configuration files for setting up the inetd (or xinetd) for the
     classic server are as follows:
 
     The /etc/services file needs an entry as follows:
     gds_db          3050/tcp  # InterBase Database Remote Protocol"
 
 
-    For inetd the /etc/inetd.conf file should have a line as follows 
+    For inetd the /etc/inetd.conf file should have a line as follows
 
     gds_db  stream  tcp     nowait.30000  root /opt/firebird/bin/fb_inet_server gds_inet_server
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ your circumstance.
     Recent Linux systems Redhat 7.0, Mandrake 7.2, and later have xinetd.
     The process is fairly similar, except the firebird service is described via
     a file in /etc/xinetd.d/firebird.  There is a template version of this file
-    in /opt/firebird/misc/firebird.xinetd, you should only need to copy the 
+    in /opt/firebird/misc/firebird.xinetd, you should only need to copy the
     file to that directory.
 
     After copying the file, to get the xinetd process to re-read its
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ your circumstance.
     Super server runs as an inetd process.  There should be an fbguard process
     running and several (usually 3) fbserver threads running.
 
-    The server should start with 
+    The server should start with
     $/etc/init.d/firebird start
 
     Installation problems for super usually revolve around the server not
@@ -126,24 +126,24 @@ your circumstance.
     to the server process or a prior install (perhaps a classic server )
     already running.
 
-    One bad side effect is that this could result in the initial SYSDBA 
+    One bad side effect is that this could result in the initial SYSDBA
     password not being set correctly.
 
     If there are problems you may need to check the actual file for correct
     install location.
 
-    If running the /etc/init.d/firebird start script does not work, then see 
+    If running the /etc/init.d/firebird start script does not work, then see
     the topic SERVER STILL WONT START for more debugging info.
 
 
 
 5)  SERVER STILL WONT START
 
-    If you are really having problems try running the server programs 
+    If you are really having problems try running the server programs
     directly. In this case, unsatisfied links or error messages will show
     up in the console.
-    
-    To invoke superserver: 
+
+    To invoke superserver:
 
     $/opt/firebird/bin/fbserver   # for super
 
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ your circumstance.
     $ldd /opt/firebird/bin/fbserver
 
     If you are still stuck, try posting a question to the support newsgroup at:
-    http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/firebird-support/
+    https://groups.google.com/g/firebird-support
 
 
 6)  PROBLEMS CONNECTING TO SERVER
@@ -173,14 +173,14 @@ your circumstance.
     /etc/hosts file is a good place to start.
 
     Try to connect to the server using telnet, note space between server
-    name and port. 
+    name and port.
 
-    $telnet server 3050 
+    $telnet server 3050
 
     This will tell you if you can get to the server. Failure could be because
-    of some firewall blockage. The most common problem is simply that the 
+    of some firewall blockage. The most common problem is simply that the
     server is not running.
- 
+
 
 7)  WHY ARE MY DATABASES OWNED BY ROOT
 
diff --git a/doc/README.wire.compression.html b/doc/README.wire.compression.html
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 be rather efficient way to enhance performance, specially when it can
 provide instead package size decrees packages' number decrees &ndash;
 that's the case for Firebird when it transfers a lot of data like big
-result set. zlib library (<A HREF="http://www.zlib.net/">http://www.zlib.net/</A>)
+result set. zlib library (<A HREF="https://www.zlib.net/">https://www.zlib.net/</A>)
 is used by Firebird to compress data passed over the wire.</P>
 <P>By default wire compression is off, to turn it on you should set
 &ldquo;WireCompression=true&rdquo; in Firebird configuration on
@@ -43,4 +43,4 @@
 <P><BR><BR>
 </P>
 </BODY>
-</HTML>
+</HTML>
diff --git a/doc/license/IDPL.txt b/doc/license/IDPL.txt
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  *  Developer's Public License Version 1.0 (the "License");
  *  you may not use this file except in compliance with the
  *  License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
- *  http://www.firebirdsql.org/en/initial-developer-s-public-license-version-1-0/.
+ *  https://www.firebirdsql.org/en/initial-developer-s-public-license-version-1-0/.
  *
  *  Software distributed under the License is distributed AS IS,
  *  WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
diff --git a/doc/license/README.license.usage.txt b/doc/license/README.license.usage.txt
diff --git a/doc/sql.extensions/README.time_zone.md b/doc/sql.extensions/README.time_zone.md

Original file line number	Diff line number	Diff line change
`@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@`
`1`	`1`	`[InternetShortcut]`
`2`		`-URL=http://www.firebirdsql.org/afterinstall/{#FB_MAJOR_VER}{#FB_MINOR_VER}{#FB_REV_NO}`
	`2`	`+URL=https://www.firebirdsql.org/afterinstall/{#FB_MAJOR_VER}{#FB_MINOR_VER}{#FB_REV_NO}`
Original file line number	Diff line number	Diff line change
`@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@`
`53`	`53`	`;`
`54`	`54`	`;`
`55`	`55`	`#define MyAppPublisher "Firebird Project"`
`56`		`-#define MyAppURL "http://www.firebirdsql.org/"`
	`56`	`+#define MyAppURL "https://www.firebirdsql.org/"`
`57`	`57`	`#define MyAppName "Firebird"`
`58`	`58`	`#define MyAppId "FBDBServer"`
`59`	`59`
`@@ -451,7 +451,7 @@ Filename: {app}\instsvc.exe; Description: {cm:instsvcStartQuestion}; Parameters:`
`451`	`451`	`Filename: {code:StartApp\|{app}\firebird.exe}; Description: {cm:instappStartQuestion}; Parameters: {code:StartAppParams\|' -a '}; StatusMsg: {cm:instappStartMsg}; MinVersion: {#MinVer}; Components: ServerComponent; Flags: nowait postinstall; Tasks: UseApplicationTask; Check: StartEngine`
`452`	`452`
`453`	`453`	`;This is a preliminary test of jumping to a landing page. In practice, we are going to need to know the users language and the version number they have installed.`
`454`		`-Filename: "{#MyAppURL}/afterinstall"; Description: "After installation - What Next?"; Flags: postinstall shellexec skipifsilent; Components: ServerComponent DevAdminComponent;`
	`454`	`+Filename: "{#MyAppURL}afterinstall"; Description: "After installation - What Next?"; Flags: postinstall shellexec skipifsilent; Components: ServerComponent DevAdminComponent;`
`455`	`455`
`456`	`456`	`[Registry]`
`457`	`457`	`;If user has chosen to start as App they may well want to start automatically. That is handled by a function below.`
Original file line number	Diff line number	Diff line change
`@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@`
`1`	`1`	`[InternetShortcut]`
`2`		`-URL=http://www.firebirdsql.org`
	`2`	`+URL=https://www.firebirdsql.org`
Original file line number	Diff line number	Diff line change
`@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@`
`23`	`23`	`#`
`24`	`24`
`25`	`25`	`# Install script for FirebirdSQL database engine`
`26`		`-# http://www.firebirdsql.org`
	`26`	`+# https://www.firebirdsql.org`
`27`	`27`
`28`	`28`	`parseArgs ${*}`
`29`	`29`