On Thu, May 07, 2009 at 09:58:04AM -0700, Joshua D. Drake wrote: > Because "users" shouldn't compile. The commands aren't relevant. If > possible you should *always* run from your package manager. don't you need root to do package management? Maybe that is just Red Hat like. Hmm, not on OS X. > * Why ... > * Why should I have to configure a custom init.d script so my > PostgreSQL will start? to gain control over the system issue. From my perspective pg has always been at the enterprise layer, so sysadmin/dba are on the hook. Those guys don't like to hand over control to anyone, and therefore the commands are relevant. Isn't that why they are in the manual. I see where you are coming from, standardization in order to lower maintenance costs. Maybe the install guide needs a branch per your approach? The fact that this thread exists might be a testimony to that. -- Sent via pgsql-admin mailing list (pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-admin
