Tom Lane wrote:
> Emmanuel Cecchet <manu@asterdata.com> writes:
>
>> Tom Lane wrote:
>>
>>> psql has MORE need to support old syntax than the backend does, because
>>> it's supposed to work against old servers.
>>>
>>>
>> Well, I wonder how many users just upgrade psql vs upgrade the server.
>>
>
> We have established a project policy that psql backslash commands will
> support servers at least back to 7.4, and a great deal of work has
> already been expended in support of that goal. It is not within the
> charter of this patch to ignore or redefine that policy.
>
Does that mean that we can drop the 7.3 syntax or should we just keep it?
For future references, where can I find the various project policies?
Thanks
Emmanuel
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Aster Data Systems
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