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Posted by Richard Davey on 06/13/05 19:59
Hello,
Monday, June 13, 2005, 5:02:40 PM, you wrote:
IG> Is there a big difference between me including a file by putting
IG> the url in the include() such as
IG> include("http://www.examplesite.com/examplefile.php) and putting
IG> the server path such as
IG> include("number/www.examplesite.com/public_html/examplefile.php")
Well the first will have to use an HTTP stream (socket operation) in
order to open the file, whereas the second will use a simple File
stream. A file stream on a local host is nearly always going to be
faster as it carries far less protocol baggage with it.
IG> I assume I have to use the first example when the file is on a
IG> different server.
If the only way to access this file is via HTTP then yes.
You do realise that when you use include with an HTTP address that
only the *resulting output* of that PHP file will be included? (just
making sure -- you cannot split up code across servers using include)
Best regards,
Richard Davey
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