Re: Roadmap for FE/BE protocol redesign

Tom Lane wrote:
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> One way to tamp down expectations of client backwards compatibility
> would be to call the release 8.0 instead of 7.4 ;-)
>
> Comments?

Actually, I've been thinking about the numbering of the next PostgreSQL
version for a few days now.

The scenario that's appealing to me the most is this for the next release:

PostgreSQL 8.0
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+ Includes PITR and the Win32 port

+ Not sure where Satoshi is up to with his 2 phase commit proposal, but
that might make sense to incorporate into a wire protocol revision.
From memory he received funding to work on it, so it might be coming
along nicely.

+ Other things optional of course.

Personally, I'd rather we go for PostgreSQL 8.0, waiting a while extra
for PITR and Win32 if needed, and also properly co-ordinate all of the
release process information (website updates, package builds, Announce
to the mailing lists and news sources).

Regards and best wishes,

Justin Clift

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