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From Tom Lane
Subject Re: pg_dump and BINARY mode COPY
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Msg-id 17094.1196963030@sss.pgh.pa.us
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In response to pg_dump and BINARY mode COPY  (Simon Riggs <simon@2ndquadrant.com>)
Responses Re: pg_dump and BINARY mode COPY  (Simon Riggs <simon@2ndquadrant.com>)
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Simon Riggs <simon@2ndquadrant.com> writes:
> Is there a reason why pg_dump avoids using BINARY mode COPY?

To preserve platform and version independence of the dump.

> Unless there is a specific reason not to we could/should allow an option
> on the dump.

Is there any evidence to show that there'd be enough benefit to warrant
taking such a risk with your dumps?
        regards, tom lane

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