Re: Table Spaces - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From Magnus Hagander
Subject Re: Table Spaces
Date
Msg-id 6BCB9D8A16AC4241919521715F4D8BCE34BA48@algol.sollentuna.se
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In response to Table Spaces  (Gavin Sherry <swm@linuxworld.com.au>)
Responses Re: Table Spaces
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> >> >We've looked at it before. Apart from anything else I don't think
> >> >its license is compatible with PostgreSQL's.
> >>
> >> Well, people can still use it. We just can't distribute
> it... We can
> >> always link to it.
> >> But unless there is a GUI tool (actually, unless it shows up in the
> >> *default* GUI tool), expect there to be questions. An
> >
> > I assume we can just look at the source and write our own version
> > bypassing any license.
>
> I wouldn't be so sure about that. If this insane SCO crap has
> taught me anything, the PostgreSQL should have a defined and
> legally vetted process for duplicating functionality. ala'
> phoenix BIOS.

There is more than enough information om MSDN and other sites to make
this kind of tool without looking at the source. It's generic enough.

//Magnus



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