Re: [PHP] Advice on uploaded files

2003-01-29 Thread Vladimir Galkov
Me too. I add tracks to DB only and store images as independent files. My experiments with storing images in DB shows large memory use wich slow down other processes (especialy if I need to choose several images from DB). But if pictures unnumerous and small (smaler 30-40kb) my advice - insert

Re: [PHP] Advice on uploaded files

2003-01-29 Thread Maxim Maletsky
Two problems for filesystem: 1. You cannot store over a tot number of images on some systems. Thus, storing them in DB will be headechless. Unless, you know that there will be at most some hundred pics or so. 2. Storing them in filesystem gives more trouble as you need to make sure it is -

Re: [PHP] Advice on uploaded files

2003-01-29 Thread Ernest E Vogelsinger
At 15:54 29.01.2003, Vladimir Galkov spoke out and said: [snip] Me too. I add tracks to DB only and store images as independent files. My experiments with storing images in DB shows large memory use wich slow down other processes (especialy if I need to

Re: [PHP] Advice on uploaded files

2003-01-29 Thread Jason Sheets
You can do either, many people have responded and given their thoughs on the matter. I personally avoid storing images in a database, the filesystem is better equipped IMO to handle files. On top of the overhead of storing the image in your database you will be creating additional database

Re: [PHP] Advice on uploaded files

2003-01-28 Thread Justin French
on 29/01/03 11:16 AM, Manuel Ochoa ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: I writting a php program for a small insurance company and they want to receive uploaded digital photos. Should I store the photos in a mysql database or in a directory on the hard drive? If you have experience with this any