Peter Eisentraut wrote: > Magnus Hagander wrote: >> That also requires a "reasonable shell", which all platforms don't >> have... > > I think doing any sort of reasonable scripting around psql requires a > reasonable shell. Or next someone will suggest implementing loops and > conditionals in psql.
... Now that you mention it :) psql is a shell. It is the postgresql shell. I don't see any problem with continuing to extend the postgresql shell to a more functional platform that is independent. Sincerely, Joshua D. Drake -- === The PostgreSQL Company: Command Prompt, Inc. === Sales/Support: +1.503.667.4564 || 24x7/Emergency: +1.800.492.2240 Providing the most comprehensive PostgreSQL solutions since 1997 http://www.commandprompt.com/ Donate to the PostgreSQL Project: http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate PostgreSQL Replication: http://www.commandprompt.com/products/ ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 7: You can help support the PostgreSQL project by donating at http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate