Re: uuid type for postgres - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Tom Lane
Subject Re: uuid type for postgres
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Msg-id 23749.1126067051@sss.pgh.pa.us
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In response to Re: uuid type for postgres  (Paul Ramsey <pramsey@refractions.net>)
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Paul Ramsey <pramsey@refractions.net> writes:
> I am not sure if I heard clearly from the core team that a self- 
> contained, BSD-licensed uuid would be accepted(able)?

I don't think any of the other core members weighed in on this thread,
so speaking strictly for myself: BSD license is an issue, and
portability is an issue.  I've heard enough to convince me that the
demand exists, but the legal and technical issues remain.
        regards, tom lane


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