Re: [pgsql-hackers-win32] What's left?

I have added these and your later mention of delete/rename of open files
to the Win32 project page:

http://momjian.postgresql.org/main/writings/pgsql/project

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Claudio Natoli wrote:
>
> > I would like very much to help any way possible in solving any last
> > remaining issues. Once the CVS sources are compliable, it will be
> > easier to make meaningful contributions. I'm really looking
> > forward to testing and benchmarking the win32 port. A big thanks
> > to all who continue to work so hard on this project.
>
> To answer the question, "what's left?"
>
> There is one patch I've submitted waiting for application (12/01/04), and
> I've got another patch almost ready (adds some missing functions, and fixes
> busted Makefiles etc) that, with Magnus's signal code, will give us a
> compilable, runnable, and somewhat buggy Win32 port.
>
> It will then be a matter of fixing things like:
> * installation directory issues (/usr/local/pgsql/bin won't work too well
> outside of the MingW environment :-)
> * general directory handling (ie. whitespaces in directory names;
> forward/backslash path canonicalization)
> * sync issues
> * any missing structs/items in shared memory
> * generally, running the test suite, and fixing whatever is busted (I'm at
> 41 tests passing now :-)
>
> I'm imagining we'll be in a position to be able to start on the above in as
> little as 2 weeks...
>
> Cheers,
> Claudio
>
> ---
> Certain disclaimers and policies apply to all email sent from Memetrics.
> For the full text of these disclaimers and policies see
> <a
> href="http://www.memetrics.com/emailpolicy.html">http://www.memetrics.com/em
> ailpolicy.html</a>
>
> ---------------------------(end of broadcast)---------------------------
> TIP 5: Have you checked our extensive FAQ?
>
> http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html
>

--
Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us
pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us | (610) 359-1001
+ If your life is a hard drive, | 13 Roberts Road
+ Christ can be your backup. | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073