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> Thanks a lot, I got several times a problem with file descriptors,
> it looks like every backend opens abot 90 files. I'll try your
> hints. Why not add your experience how to work with postgres under 
> high load to Linux specific FAQ ?

Good idea. Do you have time to add this topic yourself? Actually, the
general problem is common to all platforms, so we might want to write
up something for the Admin Guide too.

                        - Tom

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Thomas Lockhart				lockhart@alumni.caltech.edu
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