Re: btree gist known problems

Jeff Davis <pgsql@j-davis.com> writes:
> I'm looking for known problem areas in btree_gist. I see:
> http://archives.postgresql.org/message-id/8973.1286841006@sss.pgh.pa.us

> With Range Types, I'm anticipating that btree_gist will become more
> important, so I'd like to know what bugs are holding it back.

> So, anything else come to mind? Or does btree_gist just need a good
> review? Or have the problems been fixed?

The thing I was complaining about in the referenced message is specific
to the inet opclass; it's unfair to make it sound like it's a generic
problem with btree_gist.  And no, it's not been fixed AFAIK.
        regards, tom lane