Thanks for all of the replies. Best Regards,
Michael Gould, Manager Information Technology All Coast Intermodal Services, Inc. 904-226-0978 _____ From: Tom Lane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Roberts, Jon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], pgsql-general General [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:05 -0400 Subject: Re: [GENERAL] Data Types "Roberts, Jon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Character will use more disk space than varchar so it does make a > difference. char also has very peculiar comparison semantics. Unless your strings are really truly fixed-length, you should just about always use varchar. regards, tom lane -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@postgresql.org) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
