On Thu, May 07, 2009 at 09:58:04AM -0700, Joshua D. Drake wrote:
> Because "users" shouldn't compile. The commands aren't relevant. If
> possible you should *always* run from your package manager.
don't you need root to do package management? Maybe that is just
Red Hat like. Hmm, not on OS X.
> * Why
...
> * Why should I have to configure a custom init.d script so my
> PostgreSQL will start?
to gain control over the system issue. From my perspective pg has always
been at the enterprise layer, so sysadmin/dba are on the hook. Those guys
don't like to hand over control to anyone, and therefore the commands
are relevant. Isn't that why they are in the manual.
I see where you are coming from, standardization in order to lower
maintenance costs. Maybe the install guide needs a branch per your
approach? The fact that this thread exists might be a testimony to
that.