From cab72f57d5fe1e06e45ec3b7201e8948a1fd49c8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bruce Momjian Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 02:34:22 +0000 Subject: Update TODO/FAQ for 7.3 release. --- doc/src/FAQ/FAQ_DEV.html | 20 ++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) (limited to 'doc/src/FAQ') diff --git a/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ_DEV.html b/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ_DEV.html index 24baab3eb33..6b54fbce936 100644 --- a/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ_DEV.html +++ b/doc/src/FAQ/FAQ_DEV.html @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@

Developer's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL

-

Last updated: Sat Nov 2 23:02:16 EST 2002

+

Last updated: Tue Nov 5 16:52:46 EST 2002

Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us)
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ 1.7) What is configure all about?
1.8) How do I add a new port?
1.9) Why don't you use threads/raw - devices/async-I/O, &insert your favorite wizz-bang feature - here&?
+ devices/async-I/O, <insert your favorite wizz-bang feature + here>?
1.10) How are RPM's packaged?
1.11) How are CVS branches handled?
1.12) Where can I get a copy of the SQL @@ -384,8 +384,8 @@ special files for your OS.

1.9) Why don't you use threads/raw - devices/async-I/O, &insert your favorite wizz-bang feature - here&?

+ devices/async-I/O, <insert your favorite wizz-bang feature + here>?

There is always a temptation to use the newest operating system features as soon as they arrive. We resist that temptation.

@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@

First, we support 15+ operating systems, so any new feature has to be well established before we will consider it. Second, most new wizz-bang features don't provide dramatic - improvements. Third, the usually have some downside, such as + improvements. Third, they usually have some downside, such as decreased reliability or additional code required. Therefore, we don't rush to use new features but rather wait for the feature to be established, then ask for testing to show that a measurable @@ -413,10 +413,10 @@

  • The backend code would be more complex.
  • -

    So, we are not "asleep at the switch" as they say with regard to - new features, it is just that we are cautious about their - adoption. The TODO list often contains links to discussions - showing our reasoning in these areas.

    +

    So, we are not ignorant of new features. It is just that + we are cautious about their adoption. The TODO list often + contains links to discussions showing our reasoning in + these areas.

    1.10) How are RPM's packaged?

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