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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: Reverse compatibility
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Msg-id 14156.1058216607@sss.pgh.pa.us
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In response to Reverse compatibility  ("David Olbersen" <DOlbersen@stbernard.com>)
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"David Olbersen" <DOlbersen@stbernard.com> writes:
> I 'found' a server I'd like to use for something database related. It's got an older version of postgres on it
(7.0.2)and I'd like to install an upgraded (7.3.2) client & associated libraries. 

> I don't think this server is being used for anything, but if it is, will I end up making any database related items
failbecause of the newer client & libraries? 

You might.  See the Release Notes for backwards-compatibility gotchas
introduced in 7.1, 7.2, or 7.3.  There aren't very many, but there are
some ...

            regards, tom lane

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