Re: [HACKERS] 6.6 release

On 1999-12-10, The Hermit Hacker mentioned:

> Damn damn damn...I can never explain these things right.  The 7.x would,
> *at all times* maintain database compatibility with any 7.x release...I
> could cvsup down the newest source, build and install it, without any risk
> to my current databases...but still get access to a newer feature

In general, I like that concept, but I don't see that happening. With
every third patch "requiring initdb" you would potentially stall certain
areas of development indefinitely with your requirement. Unless we dream
up some way to dynamically adjust outdated system catalogues ...

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