Hi, I hope its not off topic. I have an algorithm to implement where it needs to hold the tuples (complete tuples - all columns) either in a b+tree or a hashtable. I am concerned about the space such an index will require. What is the difference in percentages from the size of all the data not indexed vs. holding it in a b+tree or a hashtable.
also what is the difference when those indices are half-full? e.g. I understand a b+tree half full in the worse case can take space as if it was full. I am guessing it's the same with hashtables. I understand that the HASH indice in postgresql does not support a multicolumn. What does it take to upgrade it to do that? Regards, tzahi. WARNING TO SPAMMERS: see at http://members.lycos.co.uk/my2nis/spamwarning.html ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: you can get off all lists at once with the unregister command (send "unregister YourEmailAddressHere" to [EMAIL PROTECTED])