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" <DOvens@doweb.co.uk> wrote in message 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