But then if the base of the logarithm doesn't matter then how is this equation going to help you?
m==N/logN So, basically it comes down to some experimenting? RBS -----Original Message----- From: Igor Tandetnik [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 August 2007 21:32 To: SQLite Subject: [sqlite] Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How does SQLite choose the index? RB Smissaert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, will have a look at the wiki. > >> There's no "m" on the right hand side. >> m equals N divided by logarithm of N. > > What is the base of that logarithm then? Doesn't matter. All calulations shown are order of magnitude, only accurate modulo multiplication by some unknown constant. Choosing different base for the logarithm simply changes this constant. Igor Tandetnik ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
