Sorry Emilio, this should have gone to Dave.
- Original Message -
From: Hugh Danaher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Emilio Panighetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: Php-General <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [PHP] Re: MySql or flat database using PHP ?
> Dear Emilio,
> For about 20 years, I've wanted to develop a mineral identification
program.
> I bought a PHP tutorial book on June 25th, and had the site running by
July
> 14th. if you're planning something similar to
> http://www.ironorchid.com/minerals/ , then php with mysql is the way to
go.
> Oh, and by the way, the only software writing experience I've had, was a
> course in BASIC 23 years ago. Good luck.
> - Original Message -
> From: Emilio Panighetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 2:06 PM
> Subject: [PHP] Re: MySql or flat database using PHP ?
>
>
> > It depends... if you have a handful of records, you might start with a
> flat
> > file. but if you think you'll get to hundreds of records, go with a
> > database.
> >
> > Even if all you want is a small array of data, go with a database.
> > If all you want is a simple array, you might consider use DBM files
(Look
> > at, for example, http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.dbm.php ).
> >
> > If you really need SQL goodies, also consider PostgreSQL. Both MySQL and
> > PostgreSQL work great with PHP.
> >
> > Emilio
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > "David Ovens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> > 001301c12824$8cd3a9a0$24047ad5@tinypc">news:001301c12824$8cd3a9a0$24047ad5@tinypc...
> > Before I start creating an Sql table/database, thought I would ask for
> > advice first.
> >
> > I am creating a directory online, with urls information, links, email
> > addresses etc etc. What do you think is best a MySql database or
writing
> it
> > to a file using fopen/fwrite (flat file) ??? Your thoughts would be
very
> > much appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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