It seems strange that the external_pid_file is never removed. There is even a C comment about it:
/* Should we remove the pid file on postmaster exit? */ I think it should be removed with proc_exit hook just like the main postmaster.pid file. Does anyone remember why this was not done originally or have any concerns? -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers
