Re: [syslog-ng] 3.7.1 patterndb matching rule preference fix - incorrect

Hi Evan, On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 09:49:43AM -0700, Evan Rempel wrote:

I propose that the PatternDB preference be changed from the pattern with the longest MATCH to the pattern with the largest amount of static content.

I fully agree with Evan here: it should work as described in this sentence. That being said, I'm not so sure about the Status quo with 3.7.1. Maybe Balázs can give some more details on the change?