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X-Original-Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 11:08:14 +0000
Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 11:08:14 +0000

Sean O'Donnell wrote:
> Doesnt answer your question, but theres a very simple reason i 
 > develop a lot on mysql, it runs on windows and linux, a lot of
 > clients only have windows servers, and last time i checked
 > you can only run postgresql on windows with a lot of fecking
> around with cygwin. give postgres a decent standalone windows 
 > build and i reckon you would see a lot of defections.

This is pertinent: http://lwn.net/Articles/17067/

Pádraig.

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