Solution: http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-general/2007-12/msg01339.php Solution: Message-id: <476D6DE1.4050600@xxxxxxxxx> <text/plain> Problem: FATAL: the database system is starting up Solved: change postgresql_flags in /etc/rc.conf to: postgresql_flags="-s -m fast" or postgresql_flags="-s -m smart" Operatin System: FreeBSD 8.2 p4 Database: PostgreSQL Server 8.2.9_2 I have had a lot of work trying to solve this issue, and I finally found the solution. Why at this time, with the latest version of PostgreSQL 8.4.9_2 this isssue continue ? I knew by the logs, that many people have the same or similar problem. Another issue that I have with this version 8.4.9_2 of PostgreSQL. Is about pgsql user that is not created in a clean install, via ports. PostgreSQL version 8.3 creates pgsql user, but not version 8.4. Thanks Very Much I'm happy with the solution found and waiting for the other about the pgsql user creation in version 8.4.9_2 P.D.: El presente correo no contiene tildes para evitarle al receptor inconvenientes en su lectura. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general