> SQL uses LOCAL to mean the local node in a distributed system (SET LOCAL > TRANSACTION ...) and the current session as opposed to all sessions (local > temporary table). The new SET LOCAL command adds the meaning "this > transaction only". Instead we could simply use SET TRANSACTION, which > would be consistent in behaviour with the SET TRANSACTION ISOLATION LEVEL > command.
Yes. If there is a possibility of confusion (now or later) over SQL99 syntax, we should do it The Right Way per spec. - Thomas ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 1: subscribe and unsubscribe commands go to [EMAIL PROTECTED]