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Thomas Lockhart wrote:
> 
> 
> Perhaps the "-i" is disabled by default to enhance out-of-the-box
> network security?
> 
>                        - Thomas
Hi,

Could you tell why it is less secure to run postmaster in IP sockets
than using Unix sockets ?

TIA

PS: I am awaiting for the final release of Postgres' book  , as a not-e.professional
working in a not-dot.industry I still prefer a book's touch over a monitor's glare ...

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