Storing image as BLOB or as file in filesystem?

Posted in 1998

Lee Haw, Ong — Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:53:15 +0800 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Hi, I'm working on web project using IUS and have this doubt - what'are the advantages of storing images (GIF/JPG) in blobspace, over storing in filesystem? Isn't it more efficient to store in filesystem, as there will be lesser overhead to retrieve them? Thanks, tata.