> Actually, you can if you assume you can "temporarily materialize" that
> view.
>
> Then, you use a join on my_query to pull the bits you want:
>
> select [big table.details] from [big table],
> [select * from my_query order by [something] offset 280 limit 20]
> where [join criteria between my_query and big table]
> order by [something];
>
I think that's a pretty reasonable compromise between a true
materialized solution and brute force limit/offset. Still, the
performance of a snapshot materialized view indexed around your query
simply can't be beat, although you have to pay a hefty price in
complexity, maintenance, and coherency.
Merlin