Tom Lane wrote:
> Andrew Dunstan <andrew(at)dunslane(dot)net> writes:
>
>> I do recall someone telling me that text mode transfer could actually be
>> faster than binary, somewhat to their (and my) surprise.
>>
>
> Seems a bit improbable --- what was their test case?
>
>
>
No idea - this was idle chat on IRC I think. I am similarly skeptical.
After all, we just had a discussion about improving performance of PLs
by avoiding use of the input/output functions in some cases.
cheers
andrew