> i've got a problem with the memory that postgresql 7.3.2 used in RedHat 9. > When the memory usage reached 80% or more of the total memory in the > system.. > the memory just keep stuck there..The thing did not reduce bt itself... > > Then i decided to stop the postgresql service. But ...the memory that > postgresql used still stuck...I used top to check the memory...
It's a Linux thing, probably. The mem is still allocated as buffers. When somebody else claims it, it will get it. No need to worry... Bye, Chris. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 9: the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your joining column's datatypes do not match