Re: pg_ctl -w port detection

greg(at)turnstep(dot)com writes:
>> Seems reasonable ... but you forgot to update the pg_ctl manual page.

> I looked that over, but could not really see where any addition was
> needed, as the -w flag is given a fairly cursory mention. Suggestions
> welcome of course. :)

The dependency on PGPORT should be mentioned under Environment,
for one thing. But really the problem here is that there's no
discussion of pg_ctl's use of psql for watching postmaster startup,
other than the *very* cursory mention under Notes. That should be
expanded, IMHO, because it's the source of most problems with pg_ctl.

regards, tom lane