Tom Lane wrote: > Christopher Kings-Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > >> Please don't. Declare them obsolete for 7.5 and remove them in a later > >> release. > > > Nah, just remove them. We've removed, added and changed so many config > > options and no-one's ever complained... > > I agree with Chris; this would be taking compatibility concerns a bit > far. None of these variables are likely to be touched except through > postgresql.conf (I don't think we even allow them to be SET interactively). > And you can never simply take your old .conf file and plop it down into > a new release.
And the other reason to remove them is that if you don't, you will get all sorts of confusion about people asking, "Which one should I use for pid logging? Looks like both work." -- Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (610) 359-1001 + If your life is a hard drive, | 13 Roberts Road + Christ can be your backup. | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073 ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html
