Re: about and feature matrix on site

Jim Michaels wrote:
> Q: does pgsql create data files using the filesystem and OS API, or does it
> try to write directly into NTFS without using the API?

We don't write to the FS directly, and I don't think we would change
that any time soon.

> because if it uses the API, I can down the server and back it up as an
> alternative, check the fs, etc.

Yes, you can do that and it works fine.

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