// ----------------------------------
File bDir = new File(config.getBabuDBConfig().getBaseDir());
if (!bDir.exists()) bDir.mkdirs();
fleaseParticipants = new LinkedList<InetSocketAddress>(config.getParticipants());
fleaseStage = new FleaseStage(config.getFleaseConfig(),
config.getBabuDBConfig().getBaseDir(),
new FleaseMessageSender(serviceLayer.getParticipantOverview(),
config.getInetSocketAddress()),
false,
new FleaseViewChangeListenerInterface() {