> > This patch passes regression and demonstrates the expected
> speedup on
> > my machine.
> >
>
> Looks good from here:
> - several rounds of regression test
> - psql -f set_time_out.sql
> - pg_ctl signal sending test
> - psql deadlock test
>
> Is there any way to test socket?
Send the backend a signal when it's blocking for socket input (waiting
for a user command in a psql session for example), and see that it's
delivered. Hitting hte postmaster will test the select() path, and
hitting a backend will test the recv() path, IIRC.
//Magnus