Aren't you saying that storing files on the local file system is generally faster than using database blobs?
There are enough examples in the article and related threads to convince me that benefits to database blobs are more than exceptions to the rule. In fact, there are even examples where database access is faster. -----Original Message----- Sure, the exceptions rules :). The article where you pointed me does not go against what we said, and show the different solutions we have to manage binary datas. **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee, nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message. Thank you very much. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php