I'm using PostgreSQL for an online game (www.merchantempires.net). Running Vacuum analyze locks down the database. Unfortunately, its a little disconcerting to my players when this occurs. I've got people playing 24 hours a day. My question is how can PostgreSQL ever be used for a database that needs to be available 24/7, if running a vacumm locks it down? I like PostgreSQL but if there is no way around this rather significant feature (bug?) then I will have to switch to something else. Please forward replies to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks