Re: 8.1 release notes

Jim C. Nasby wrote:
> Just so this doesn't get lost (and I don't forget):
>
> Is the intention that standard_conforming_strings will always be
> read-only? ISTM it would be very useful if it was used to control the
> behavior of strings that weren't E quoted while people are
> transitioning. Or is that too difficult to do?

I think in 8.2 it will be read/write.

> (Unfortunately I couldn't find the answer to this in the hackers
> archives...)
>
> In any case, it would be good if the release notes linked to a page that
> described the plan for this in more detail. Actually, it would be great
> if all the items linked to pages that had more detailed info, even if it
> was just the relevant page in the docs or a thread on the mailling list.
> If the source sgml is available I can take a stab at this.

You are looking in the release notes at all the information there is, so
there is nothing to link to. :-) If you want more, send a patch to
release.sgml and I will add it.

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