You might have noticed that patch processing has changed in recent Postgres development cycles. For 8.4 development, we used wiki-based commit fests with the goal of getting more people involved in patch approval, and speeding patch application. For 8.5, Robert Haas has written a patch management application that automates much of the manual adjustment required when using the wiki; many thanks to him.
I used to manage most of the independent patches myself, but patch volume now far exceeds my ability to process them. Patch application is now managed by a capable team, and my involvement is less critical. This will allow me to get involved in other projects, such as pg_migrator, which I just finished.
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