On Feb 18, 2008 1:44 PM, Tom Lane <tgl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > "Kakoli Sen" <kakolis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > > I install PostgreSQL 7.3.21 successfully with sudo and could start > > the postmaster as sudo. > > What platform is that? How exactly did you install Postgres --- build > from source, install someone's package (whose?), ...? > > Why are you intent on making a fresh installation of 7.3.x anyway? > Seems like it'd be better to take the opportunity to move to a > non-obsolete release. Who knows? He might have a 6.5.3 server somewhere huffing away and he's busy installing various versions as halfway points. Just a guess. I had the same reaction as you. I certainly hope it's not being setup for new development, but sometimes I have to blow the dust off an old server and run old software. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq