Postmaster spits out this : IpcMemoryCreate: shmget(key=5432001, size=1236992, 03600) failed: Cannot allocate memory When I try to start it. I compiled and installed from the ports collection. I compiled these into my kernel : options SYSVSHM #SYSV-style shared memory options SYSVMSG #SYSV-style message queues options SYSVSEM #SYSV-style semaphores Any ideas? -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, however, there is. - Albert Einstein ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/users-lounge/docs/faq.html