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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: OID's as Primary Keys
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In response to OID's as Primary Keys  ("Richard Teviotdale" <richard@satcomresources.com>)
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"Richard Teviotdale" <richard@satcomresources.com> writes:
> Is an Object Identifier (OID) is a good choice for a primary key within a d=
> atabase table?

The received wisdom is "no".  Please see the pgsql archives for many
prior discussions of this topic.

            regards, tom lane

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