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diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/install-binaries.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/install-binaries.sgml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..001c3c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/src/sgml/install-binaries.sgml @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +<!-- doc/src/sgml/install-binaries.sgml --> +<chapter id="install-binaries"> + <title>Installation from Binaries</title> + + <indexterm> + <primary>installation</primary> + <secondary>binaries</secondary> + </indexterm> + + <para> + <productname>PostgreSQL</productname> is available in the form of binary + packages for most common operating systems today. When available, this is + the recommended way to install PostgreSQL for users of the system. Building + from source (see <xref linkend="installation" />) is only recommended for + people developing <productname>PostgreSQL</productname> or extensions. + </para> + + <para> + For an updated list of platforms providing binary packages, please visit + the download section on the <productname>PostgreSQL</productname> website at + <ulink url="https://www.postgresql.org/download/"></ulink> and follow the + instructions for the specific platform. + </para> +</chapter> |