Re: [HACKERS] regression bigtest needs very long time

> At the end of regression normal test, the following message
> is displayed.
>
> "To run the optional huge test(s) too type 'make bigtest'"
>
> Many users, especialy those who install "PostgreSQL" for the
> first time, may type 'make bigtest' and may feel the PostgreSQL
> unstable. Because the bigtest outputs no messages for long time
> and seems to be no executing at the point of numeric testing.
>
> Therefore, if it is not necessary for the general user to
> execute "regression bigtest", I think that the message of
> 'make bigtest' should be removed or that the message should be
> changed like "it takes several hours ....".

Warning added:

These big tests can take over an hour to complete

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