Andrew Sullivan wrote:
Now, if B mounts the disk and starts the postmaster, but doesn't have a way to make _sure_ tha A is completely disconnected from the disk, then it's entirely possible A will flush buffers out to the still-mounted data area. Poof! Instant data corruption.
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