Re: Re: [COMMITTERS] pgsql: Avoid extra locks in GetSnapshotData if old_snapshot_threshold < - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

Andres Freund wrote:

> I'm kinda inclined to apply that portion (or just the whole patch with
> the spurious #ifdef 0 et al fixed) into 9.6; and add the necessary
> checks in a few places. Because I really think this is likely to hit
> unsuspecting users.

!!!

Be sure to consult with the RMT before doing anything of the sort.
It might as well decide to revert the whole patch.

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