On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 09:30:46AM -0800, Jason wrote:
>
> Thanks for the replies.
>
> Yes - we're aware that there are newer versions of PostgreSQL out there. If
> it were completely up to us we would be using 8.2.18 or even 8.4. The
> problem is - we need to install on a network that has a rather involved
> approval process for all software tools that are introduced. 8.2.3 was
> previously approved. Getting a newer version of PostgreSQL approved would
> probably take time that we do not have given the time-critical nature of our
> effort.
>
> Is 8.2.3 still available anywhere on the PostgreSQL site? I couldn't find
> it.
No, and for good reason.
That your organization's process is onerous and silly does not by any
means imply that the PostgreSQL project needs to take any steps to
accommodate itself to that process.
What you need to do is start that process and work to make it shorter
for PostgreSQL upgrades, or failing that, find something to do with
your life, because processes like that are a bright red warning sign
of the kind of dysfunction that tanks organizations, no matter how big
or important they are.
Cheers,
David.
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