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From David G. Johnston
Subject Re: Postgresql 18 Linux (all flavors) - with installation, create new instance/main database
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Msg-id CAKFQuwZ=ifexY3-a5mj8joShOT6BfBR25YdCGZFarRmBgVE3Rg@mail.gmail.com
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In response to Postgresql 18 Linux (all flavors) - with installation, create new instance/main database  (Dutch Glory <dutch.glory@yahoo.com>)
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On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Dutch Glory <dutch.glory@yahoo.com> wrote:

proposal:
Postgresql 18 Linux (all flavors) - with installation, create new instance/main database:
sudo -u postgres /usr/pgsql-18/bin/pg_ctl -D /var/lib/pgsql/18/data/ initdb


No, make/ninja install should not create a database.  That is outside its appropriate responsibilities.  Installing from source stops once the binaries are installed.  Using the installed product is up to the user.

David J.

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