# File lib/merb/orms/data_mapper/connection.rb, line 24
        def connect
          if File.exists?(config_file)
            start_logging
            setup_connections
          else
            copy_sample_config
            Merb.logger.error! "No database.yml file found in #{Merb.root}/config."
            Merb.logger.error! "A sample file was created called database.sample.yml for you to copy and edit."
            exit(1)
          end
        end