> > Any rough estimates what number of images would be too much? > and does anyone think i should make folders for each user? > Each user is limited to max 3mb of pics though... > > Thanks, > Ryan Personally I believe it is doubtful that you would ever reach the limit unless you where going to be getting some serious traffic. Ultimately, though, I think it is sound judgment to make separate folders just for your own sanity. Think about file storage on your own machine sitting on your desk. Do you take all your pictures and dump them into one folder or do they contain some sort of organization. Then look at your processes regarding how you access your files -- are you storing the path in your dB ? Or do you read through the directory looking for the file? If it is the latter then your application will suffer performance wise searching a mass of files. I have also been leery of overwriting another users files. I realize that if you use a unique identifier on the file itself you prevent this, but mistakes can be made, and I have always felt more comfortable sending the user to his own directory where he can do as he likes <?php /* Stephen Johnson c | eh The Lone Coder http://www.thelonecoder.com stephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 562.924.4454 (office) 562.924.4075 (fax) continuing the struggle against bad code */ ?> -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
