consolidate 'how to build' into main README
add future product idea
remove the 'docs' directory
unify contrib scripts and related build files
refresh todo's for this series
clarify the test update tasks.
tidy ups of TODO and Changelog (before we get going)
assign new project (configurable install locations) to [wbooth]
drop useless splint test
remove any absolute directories
support backwards compatability
configure database and config setting to allow 'prefix' inplace of absolute directory names
get the test harness working using a new default location
make basic filename updates in test expected files.
fix test after directory changes.
fix test after change in directories
include the default language by default.
fix test after directory move
update test readme to reflect reality
change client set setup after directory changes.