> >>> Maybe it's swamped by a context switch storm (but in that case, probably >>> the other processes would be affected as well). >> What is a context switch storm? (and what a great name for a heavy metal >> rock band!) > > I can just see the postgresql group getting together at the next > O'Reilley's conference and creating that band. And it will all be your > fault. Well now you let the secret out! 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