Re: FATAL: bogus data in lock file "postmaster.pid": ""

Robert Haas <robertmhaas@gmail.com> writes:
> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Tom Lane <tgl@sss.pgh.pa.us> wrote:
>> Perhaps something like:
>> 
>> FATAL: lock file "foo" is empty
>> HINT: This may mean that another postmaster was starting at the
>> same time.  If not, remove the lock file and try again.

> The problem with this is that it gives the customer only one remedy,
> which they will (if experience is any guide) try whether it is
> actually correct to do so or not.

Which other remedy(s) do you think the hint should suggest?

			regards, tom lane