Ferret talk - Dec 2006 - Store Compressed Option

I noticed that store has a ''compressed'' option, but was unsure
what
advantages/disadvantages are associated with it versus using the normal
or ''yes'' option.  Does anyone know?

Cheers!

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On Dec 5, 2006, at 23:53, Raymond O''connor wrote:
> I noticed that store has a ''compressed'' option, but was
unsure what
> advantages/disadvantages are associated with it versus using the  
> normal
> or ''yes'' option.  Does anyone know?
Hey ..

the compressed value is stored in the index, not the uncompressed  
(plain) ..

keeps the index small, but you need cpu cycles to uncompress the  
data, if you
access them or want to sort by them.. i guess it depends on the size  
of the
data you want to store, typical queries, the size of your index and  
maybe the
speed of your hard disk :)

Ben