17.2. Getting the Source#
ThePostgreSQL source code for released versions can be obtained from the download section of our website:https://www.postgresql.org/ftp/source/. Download thepostgresql- orversion.tar.gzpostgresql- file you're interested in, then unpack it:version.tar.bz2
tar xf postgresql-version.tar.bz2 This will create a directorypostgresql- under the current directory with thePostgreSQL sources. Change into that directory for the rest of the installation procedure.version
Alternatively, you can use the Git version control system; seeSection I.1 for more information.