Tom Lane wrote: > Also, while I'm aware that a superuser can persuade the backend to write > on anything, it doesn't follow that we should invent pg_file_write(), > pg_file_rename(), or pg_file_unlink(). Those are not needed for the > originally intended purpose of this patch and I think that they are just > invitations to trouble. If you are aware that there are burglars out > there who know how to pick your door lock, do you then post directions > and tools to help on your door?
We already allow COPY to write anywhere. Might as well give people some utilities in case it is helpful. I think the analogy is locking one door but leaving the other door unlocked. -- 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 8: explain analyze is your friend
