The 8k (well, BLCKSZ limit) has been eliminated for quite some time now.. -Mitch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 6:57 AM Subject: [GENERAL] Does Postgresql 7.1.x Still Have 8K Maximum Field Size? > Hello all. > > I will be creating one of my first web applications and would like to use Postgresql as the database on a Red Hat 6.2 or 7.1 system with Apache and either ColdFusion or PHP. > > Anyway, the application will have a text field where employees can update their progress on assigned tasks. By the time a task is completed, the field may exceed 8k. I am not a person who likes to compile from tarball's because training non-Linux experienced fellow system administrators to use RPMs is enough. Updates are easier as well. > > The question: Is it possible to have a text field greater than 8k but only using RPMs -- not compiling and/or chaining via a separate table (breaking something into 8k chunks)? If so, how? > > Any assistance you can provide is appreciated. Thanks. > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- > TIP 6: Have you searched our list archives? > > http://archives.postgresql.org > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: Have you searched our list archives? http://archives.postgresql.org
