Re: [HACKERS] A small problem with the new inet and cidr types

The Hermit Hacker <scrappy(at)hub(dot)org> writes:
>> Huh. You have a backend crash fix, and we can't apply it until after
>> 6.4 is out the door?

> D'Arcy is going to release a patch for the fix on the same day as
> the release, as it is something that only affects a very small aspect of
> the server, and will affect very few ppl...

Of course, the other side of that argument is that D'Arcy's fix is a
very low-risk affair for the people who won't be using the inet types.
For the people who will be using them, it seems rather critical.

I think shipping the release without this fix is a mistake.

It sounds like D'Arcy could use a little advice/help from someone who
knows about proper handling of null inputs to functions and operators
(not me...). But if someone like that will step up to the plate, I
don't see why we can't squeeze in a solid fix.

regards, tom lane