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 -- Sent via pgsql-hackers mailing list (pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-hackers