[ADMIN] How is the default encoding determined

[Geoffrey]

I recently was bitten by having two servers where the database encoding 
was different. When I do an 'initdb' how does it determine the 'default' 
encoding?

--
Until later, Geoffrey
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
 - Benjamin Franklin

--
Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@postgresql.org)
To make changes to your subscription:
http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin