Robert Haas <robertmh...@gmail.com> writes:
> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Tom Lane <t...@sss.pgh.pa.us> wrote:
>> Perhaps something like:
>> 
>> FATAL: lock file "foo" is empty
>> HINT: This may mean that another postmaster was starting at the
>> same time.  If not, remove the lock file and try again.

> The problem with this is that it gives the customer only one remedy,
> which they will (if experience is any guide) try whether it is
> actually correct to do so or not.

Which other remedy(s) do you think the hint should suggest?

                        regards, tom lane


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