Christopher Kings-Lynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> Please don't. Declare them obsolete for 7.5 and remove them in a later >> release.
> Nah, just remove them. We've removed, added and changed so many config > options and no-one's ever complained... I agree with Chris; this would be taking compatibility concerns a bit far. None of these variables are likely to be touched except through postgresql.conf (I don't think we even allow them to be SET interactively). And you can never simply take your old .conf file and plop it down into a new release. regards, tom lane ---------------------------(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