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> > Is there a way to assure that the database does not get 
> stored on disk 
> > ? If my program, everytime it starts, would create or build up the 
> > database could this database be kept in RAM ? Or does postgres 
> > automatically create a database file or something ? Do you 
> understand 
> > what i mean ?
> 
> You could create a ramdisk, then create the database on that. 
> Of course, if you lose power then you lose your data. Check 
> the manuals for details on "tablespaces" for how to have some 
> DB objects in a different location.
> 
> > Another question, are md5 passowords supported under windows ?
> 
> Any reason why they shouldn't be?
> 
> Not that it matters in your case. The password might as well 
> be "password" - if they get access to the files/application, 
> it's game over.

What about having some of the columns encrypted in the database ? 
Will that improve things abit ?
Regards Marcus

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