Re: WIP: fix SET WITHOUT OIDS, add SET WITH OIDS - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

On Mon, Feb 09, 2009 at 02:47:21PM +0200, Marko Kreen wrote:
> >  That might be true but I know of apps that use them. Having the ability to
> > migrate those slowly by using SET WITHOUT OIDS is a Good Thing (tm).
>
> +1 for removal.
>
> Also, whether the removal happens or not, I would suggest a setting that
> makes Postgres accept, but ignore default_with_oids / WITH OIDS settings.

Err, you mean a setting that makes Postgres throw an error on the use
of WITH OIDS. Just silently ignoring the option is a fantastic way to
break applications silently.

Making pg_dump not output the WITH OIDS option on tables may be an
easier option.

Have a nice day,
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