Merlin Moncure wrote:
> Andrew wrote:
> > >I had a thought that on win32 pg_ctl start/stop would mean start/stop
> > >the service (always) on win32, and for this to be the only way to
> start
>
> > No, we need to be able to run *not* under the service manager, and
> > pg_ctl needs to be able to control that, IMNSHO.
> >
> > Users might not have admin privs (e.g. in a classroom setting).
>
> Ok, fair enough. Do you think start/stop service should still be done
> through pg_ctl?
What are the advantages of _not_ using pg_ctl?
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