Re: Changing the default wal_sync_method to open_sync for

> Even with Magnus' explanation that we're talking Hardware, and not OS 
> risk issues, I still think that the default should be the "least risky", 
> with the other options being well explained from both a risk/performance 
> standpoint, so that its a conscious decision on the admin's side ...
> 
> Any 'risk of data loss' has always been taboo, making the default 
> behaviour be to increase that risk seems to be a step backwards to me .. 
> having the option, fine ... effectively forcing that option is what I'm 
> against (and, by forcing, I mean how many ppl "change from the default"?)

But doesn't making it the default just make it identical to the default 
freebsd configuration?  ie. Identical risk?

Chris

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