> don't create a bazillion datatypes. Besides, 128 bit numbers are 7
> byte integers.
Hang on: 128 div 8 = 16 byte integer
> PostgreSQL has an int8 (8 byte integer) datatype.
And therefore it is a _64_ bit integer and you can't have a 256bit unique
number in it...
> While I like the UUID function idea, I'd recommend a better solution to
> creating an "unique" identifier. Why not create a serial8 datatype:
> int8 with an int8 sequence = 256bit "unique" number. {Yes, I know
> violating my first sentence.} Then, you'd have the same thing (or
> better) AND your not relying on randomness.
Chris
