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On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:55:05 -0500
Aidan Van Dyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Once we have people comfortable with it rewriting the file, the
> bikeshedding can start as to how to "use" it through the SQL
> interface.
> 
> But, until there's code out there...
> <bikeshedding>
>       But as Tom said, that's *really* changing what SET has
> tradionally been.
> 
>       Why is a function something like this not sufficient:
>               pg_save_setting('work_mem', '65MB', 'comment so I
> remeber') or,
>               pg_save_setting('work_mem', '65MB')
>       or even
>               pg_save_setting('work_mem')
> 
>       Since it's a function:
>       1) It's "implementable" by anybody, in any fashion
>       2) It's implemtation is easily replacable by anyone, in any
> fashion 3) It's easily backportable to adminpack/8.3/8.2/8.1 for
> those who want it
> </bikeshedding>

I am not opposed to the above. I was trying to make a point about the
ignorance of the point and drool crowd statement.

Sincerely,

Joshua D. Drake

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