>
>>> Maybe it's swamped by a context switch storm (but in that case, probably
>>> the other processes would be affected as well).
>> What is a context switch storm? (and what a great name for a heavy metal
>> rock band!)
>
> I can just see the postgresql group getting together at the next
> O'Reilley's conference and creating that band. And it will all be your
> fault.
Well now you let the secret out!
Joshua D. Drake
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