I always assumed the general argument is if you need to query different databases on the same server with the same application, they ought not to be separate databases because they're clearly related data. It's kinda like "why isn't there a way to do an exactly one to exactly one relationship between tables?". Well, because if one A always means one B and one B always means one A, shouldn't they ought to be in the same table already? -- Brandon Aiken CS/IT Systems Engineer -----Original Message----- From: pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Guido Neitzer Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:22 PM To: Postgresql General Subject: Re: [GENERAL] Any Plans for cross database queries on the same server? Am 30.01.2007 um 12:11 schrieb Tony Caduto: > Why? Seems to me if it was discussed that much it must be a very > sought after feature. > How come it's not on the TO Do list for the future at least? > Is it because of some limitation of the core engine or something? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs.FAQ.html#item4.17 I guess, nobody has a real interest on that because, if you really need that, there are work arounds ... E.g. I do a lot of cross database queries all the day with my apps. It's just handled by the app server ... cug ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq -------------------------------------------------------------------- ** LEGAL DISCLAIMER ** Statements made in this email may or may not reflect the views and opinions of Wineman Technology, Inc. This E-mail message and any attachments may contain legally privileged, confidential or proprietary information. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of this message to the intended recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this E-mail message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this E-mail message from your computer. QS Disclaimer Demo. Copyright (C) Pa-software. Visit www.pa-software.com for more information.
