Re: What's the difference between postgresql.conf.sample

In response to Andrew Dunstan <andrew@dunslane.net>:

> Bill Moran wrote:
> > I see the above-mentioned files in src/backend/utils/misc.  A diff shows
> > the following:
> >
> > $ diff postgresql.conf.sample.orig postgresql.conf.sample
> > 223a224
> >   
> >> log_destination = 'syslog'
> >>     
> > 302a304
> >   
> >> silent_mode = on
> >>     
> > 363a366,367
> >   
> >> autovacuum = on
> >>     
> >
> > What's the purpose of postgresql.conf.sample.orig?
> >
> > I'm adding a GUC variable to submit a patch to allow tracing temp file
> > usage.  Do I need to add it to both?
> 
> My copy does not have any such file. Are you working on CVS HEAD?

Whups ... my mistake, the FreeBSD port includes a patch against
postgresql.conf.sample, and the *.orig is the cruft left behind.

Thanks for the quick reply.

-- 
Bill Moran
Collaborative Fusion Inc.