On 08/01/2013 02:59 AM, hamann.w@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > > However, the diff files seem to be considerably larger than one would expect. > One obvious part of the problem is the fact that diff shows old and new text, You could try using diff --suppress-common-lines -ed which in my experience creates the smallest diffs (actually ed scripts). Apply them with patch -e Martin -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general