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From Christopher Kings-Lynne
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In response to [INIMSS] How to use OID?  (Dino Cherian K <inimss@yahoo.com>)
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> Is there any real use of the data-type OID?

There's plenty of uses, however if you don't need to use it, don't use it.

> Can I use it as a primary key?

Yes, but I recommend against it, because OIDs are easily lost after a
database restore...

Chris

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