Bruce Momjian wrote:
> I think there is a good argument that PQinitSSL(X) where X > 1 would
> work fine for more fine-grained control. The new libpq init function
> idea was interesting, but having a documented solution for
> WSAStartup()/WSACleanup() usage, we now don't have another libpq init
> use-case so it is hard to suggest a new libpq function.
If you look back through the list, the PQinit idea was offered up
several times while discussing WSA* stuff. There were few buyers. I
don't see how having or not having a documented solution for WSA* usage
would make a bit of difference.
>
> I am figuring we have to keep the current behavior and see what happens
> after 8.4; the new documentation should make the behavior clear and
> perhaps trigger other users to report suggestions.
>
>
This is not a battle I find worth fighting. But I am having trouble
staying completely quiet; I typically have this issue when I disagree :) This patch merely documents the problem, when
anotherfully documented
working patch "fixed" it; following the discussions on the list.
http://archives.postgresql.org//pgsql-hackers/2009-02/msg01018.php
Was this reviewed and/or rejected?
Andrew Chernow
