RE: [HACKERS] Data type removal

> On Tue, 24 Mar 1998, David Gould wrote:
> 
> > What is the motivation for data type removal?
> 
> 	There appear to be two "motivations" from what I'm hearing:
> 
> 	1. reduced memory footprint
> 	2. reduced "disk" footprint
	3. modularization (In my experience, that in and of itself is a
benefit.)
	3a. Encapsulation 
	3b. Re-Organization (isn't always a bad thing)

I haven't looked at enough of the postgres code to be anything even, in
any small way, an expert, but I have found that having someone approach
a problem from a new perspective, when viewed with an open mind is never
detrimental.  So I for one would like to see what Darren comes up with,
could be very useful even if it isn't for what he originally intends.

	Just my $0.01 ( I can no longer afford a full $0.02)
		-DEJ