On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, Tom Lane wrote: > Bruce Momjian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > I don't see the gain of having a file called pg_xlog vs. using GUC. > > Well, the point is to have a safety interlock --- but I like Jan's > idea of using matching identification files in both directories. > With that, a GUC variable seems just fine.
Agreed, the interlock is a great idea. I hadn't seen that one go by. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html