FYI, my stock linux 2.4.19 gentoo kernel has: kernel.shmall = 2097152 kernel.shmmax = 33554432
sysctl -a So it appears that linux at least is way above your 8 meg point, unless I am missing something. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html