Stefan Kaltenbrunner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I would like to see pgcrypto (or at least some of it's functionality) in > core.
I believe the reason we keep it separate is so that people can easily make crypto-free versions of PG for use in countries where encryption capability is considered subject to arms regulations. Not sure how important that case really is today, but it was a big consideration last time this was discussed. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 7: You can help support the PostgreSQL project by donating at http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate