Re: What I would say if someone asked me about no

"As a result of the API differences between the Windows and Unix operating
systems, the changes required to *cleanly* patch the PostgreSQL source
code to compile under Windows proved to be a more daunting task then
originally expected.  As a result, we were unable to bring full Win32
support into v7.4, but will continue to work towards this goal, aiming
for integration in v7.5 .. "

On Wed, 30 Jul 2003, Bruce Momjian wrote:

>
> I ran out of time, just like the PITR guy.  Win32 takes tons of time,
> and working on the PostgreSQL project itself just doesn't allow enough
> time.
>
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>
> Josh Berkus wrote:
> > People,
> >
> > > Q. Hey, I read in a bunch of places that 7.4 was going to have native
> > > windows support, what gives?
> >
> > My answer:
> >
> > A. PostgreSQL has a well-deserved reputation for "bulletproof" reliability and
> > stability, which requires each new patch and plug-in to pass stringent
> > community testing.  The Win32 platform has proved to be more of a challenge
> > than we anticipated in this regard, and we would rather release our Windows
> > port late than release a version which might fail in production environments.
> >
> > But, Bruce, since you're head of the port, wanna comment on this?  We're
> > trying to prepare a "canned" answer for the inevitable questions.
> >
> > --
> > Josh Berkus
> > Aglio Database Solutions
> > San Francisco
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