Re: daylight savings patches needed?

On Tuesday 06 February 2007 13:16, Ed L. wrote:
> From the FAQ:
>
> ====================
> 1.14) Will PostgreSQL handle recent daylight saving time changes
> in various countries?
>
> PostgreSQL versions prior to 8.0 use the operating system's
> timezone database for daylight saving information. All current
> versions of PostgreSQL 8.0 and later contain up-to-date timezone
> information.
> ====================
>
> In this context, assuming we have applied the relevant OS patches
> (RHEL, Debian, HPUX 11.11, 11.23), does the phrase "contain
> up-to-date timezone information" mean that all 7.[234].x and 8.x
> installations are prepared to properly handle the March 1, 2007
> DST changes in the US? If not, what is needed?
>

If you are running pre-8.0 versions you need to update your operating system
(as you indicated). If you running an any 8.x version, you need to be on the
most current corresponding 8.x.y release.

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Robert Treat
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