> On Sat, 4 Apr 1998, Erwan MAS wrote:
>
> > Hello ,
> >
> > in version 6.3.1 of the file src/interfaces/ecpg/preproc/pgc.l .
> > There are some flex specific code .
> > like :
> > %option ( no fatal )
> > <<EOF>> ( fatal error )
> >
> > my os was solaris 2.6. with standart lex .
> >
> > So if i want to compile , postgres I must use flex .....
>
> Actually, I hate to say it, but its pretty much recommended that
> anyone using PostgreSQL use flex/bison...in particular, we're starting to
> find that 'stock yacc' on some systems chocks on gram.y, because its just
> gotten to be *very* large...
>
6.3.1 now breaks under Irix lex as well.
If we're going to REQUIRE flex rather than lex, this MUST be made clear
in the installation docs!!!!
Andrew
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