Tom Lane wrote:
>
> Hiroshi Inoue <Inoue@tpf.co.jp> writes:
> > Tom Lane wrote:
> >>
> >> Given Hiroshi's objections, and the likelihood of compatibility problems
> >> for existing applications, I am now thinking that it's not a good idea to
> >> turn off OID generation by default.
>
> > Would OIDs be globally unique or per table ?
>
> Same as now: if you have a unique index on 'em, they're unique within a
> table; otherwise, no guarantee at all (once the system wraps around).
>
OIDs per table seems more important than others.
Strangely enough, I've seen no objection to optional OIDs
other than mine. Probably it was my mistake to have formulated
a plan on the flimsy assumption.
regards,
Hiroshi Inoue
