Re: what is the best data format to start with when importing data into mysql?

[James Moe]

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On Tue, 27 May 2003 11:17:34 +0200, Emiliano Rustighini wrote:

>I can ask for the data in any data format, but I would like to get some
>advice on what is best to ask for.
>
  I have found text format to be the most flexible method for transferring between 
systems. It bypasses big-/little-endian problems, you can floating point as accurate as 
you want, etc.
  Its only downside is the increase in size, approximately 1.5x, over using binary 
formats. 

>If you have some suggestions about the connection tool as well it would be
>grand.
> 
  Since you gave no clue which systems you are using, it's hard to suggest anything.



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