Brice,
This sounds like a problem with you postgresql install or your HDD
rather than a problem with your query ... which appears to be fine.
I would reccomend taking it up with PGSQL Inc. (or Great Bridge)
pay-for support if this is a commercial project.
-Josh Berkus
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