In my experience storing images on disk is simpler, easier and not messy. I wouldn't think of storing binaries in a MySQL table...It just doesn't seem right, but then again I have never tested this, only relied on my peers telling me "It's not right" ;)
-Lasse ----- Original Message ----- From: "Clever" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 12:35 PM Subject: [PHP-DB] Images on MySQL > Hi, > I'm designing a site and I have to store a lot of images. > Which is the best for speed? > 1) Store all images on a MySQL table? > 2) Save them on disk like normal files and only have pointers to them on the > database? > Thanks a lot > Clever Anjos > > > > -- > PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
