Re: The unused_oids script should have a reminder to use the8000-8999 OID range

On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 8:47 PM Michael Paquier <michael@paquier.xyz> wrote:
> So it would be possible to get 9998-9999 as suggestion.  In which
> case, one can basically finish with this message:
> Suggested random unused OID: 9999 (1 consecutive OID(s) available
> starting here)

I strongly doubt that this will ever be a real problem. Just try again.

> Wouldn't it be better to keep some room at the end of the allowed
> array?  Or at least avoid suggesting ranges where there is less than
> 3-5 OIDs available consecutively.

Not in my view. There is value in having simple, predictable behavior.

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Peter Geoghegan