As I mentioned previously I am looking at building up a repository of pre-built software - open source - for AIX, and I am doing this under the name AIXTOOLS.

During the vacation break I built a new package - one I have not found elsewhere - postgresql v8.4.2 - and after some initial problems with getting it to start (a fresh install of AIX worked wonders) I am open to your experiences with this pre-built version of postgres.

I have "tested" it - that it installs and initializes. The sources I downloaded and built from are available at: http://wwwmaster.postgresql.org/download/mirrors-ftp/source/v8.4.2/postgresql-8.4.2.tar.bz2.

The Quest for Answers

In the BLOG  The Quest for Questions I am taking requests and suggestions for questions about AIX? As questions come in I'll provide as direct an answer as I can. When the answer seems too cryptic - from your reactions - then I'll work on an article, or better someone in the rootvg community will! and we shall provide the needed detail.

The first question came a few days ago - read more for the question and answer!