Add FAQ entry on hardware selection.

Author: bmomjian

doc/FAQ

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 
                 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL
 
-   Last updated: Fri Jun 4 00:09:16 EDT 2004
+   Last updated: Sun Jul 11 20:18:47 EDT 2004
 
    Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (pgman@candle.pha.pa.us)
 
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@
    3.9) What is in the pgsql_tmp directory?
    3.10) Why do I need to do a dump and restore to upgrade PostgreSQL
    releases?
+   3.10) What computer hardware should I use?
 
                            Operational Questions
 
@@ -258,7 +259,7 @@
 
     1.7) What is the latest release?
 
-   The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.2.
+   The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.3.
 
    We plan to have major releases every six to eight months.
 
@@ -633,6 +634,17 @@
    In releases where the on-disk format does not change, the pg_upgrade
    script can be used to upgrade without a dump/restore. The release
    notes mention whether pg_upgrade is available for the release.
+   
+    3.11) What computer hardware should I use?
+    
+   Because PC hardware is mostly compatible, people tend to believe that
+   all PC hardware is of equal quality. It is not. ECC RAM, SCSI, and
+   quality motherboards are more reliable and have better performance
+   than less expensive hardware. PostgreSQL will run on almost any
+   hardware, but if you are building a server where reliability and
+   performance are concerns, it is wise to research your hardware options
+   thoroughly. Our email lists can be used to discuss hardware options
+   and tradeoffs.
      _________________________________________________________________
 
                            Operational Questions

doc/src/FAQ/FAQ.html

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   alink="#0000ff">
     <H1>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for PostgreSQL</H1>
 
-    <P>Last updated: Fri Jun  4 00:09:16 EDT 2004</P>
+    <P>Last updated: Sun Jul 11 20:18:47 EDT 2004</P>
 
     <P>Current maintainer: Bruce Momjian (<A href=
     "mailto:pgman@candle.pha.pa.us">pgman@candle.pha.pa.us</A>)<BR>
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ <H2 align="center">Administrative Questions</H2>
     directory?<BR>
      <A href="#3.10">3.10</A>) Why do I need to do a dump and restore
     to upgrade PostgreSQL releases?<BR>
+     <A href="#3.11">3.10</A>) What computer hardware should I use?<BR>
 
 
     <H2 align="center">Operational Questions</H2>
@@ -333,7 +334,7 @@ <H4><A name="1.6">1.6</A>) Where can I get support?</H4>
 
     <H4><A name="1.7">1.7</A>) What is the latest release?</H4>
 
-    <P>The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.2.</P>
+    <P>The latest release of PostgreSQL is version 7.4.3.</P>
 
     <P>We plan to have major releases every six to eight months.</P>
 
@@ -806,6 +807,16 @@ <H4><A name="3.10">3.10</A>) Why do I need to do a dump and restore
     The release notes mention whether <I>pg_upgrade</I> is available for the
     release.</P>
 
+    <H4><A name="3.11">3.11</A>) What computer hardware should I use?</H4>
+
+    <P>Because PC hardware is mostly compatible, people tend to believe that
+    all PC hardware is of equal quality.  It is not.  ECC RAM, SCSI, and
+    quality motherboards are more reliable and have better performance than
+    less expensive hardware.  PostgreSQL will run on almost any hardware,
+    but if you are building a server where reliability and performance are
+    concerns, it is wise to research your hardware options thoroughly.  Our
+    email lists can be used to discuss hardware options and tradeoffs.</P>
+
     <HR>
 
     <H2 align="center">Operational Questions</H2>