store or not to store binary data?

[Anon]

I tried to use file upload to store binary data in database, but my form doesn't pass form variables if i specifie form attribute ENCTYPE= "multipart/form-data". I checked $PHP_POST_VARS and it didn't show any values.
But form regulary passes values if i miss that enctype thing, but then i can't pass binary data...

So i start wandering, store or not to store binary data. Maybe just to store links in database?
Which way is faster and more reliable?
I use Windows XP, web server that comes with it and PHP4.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Natasa.

[Anon]

Don't store your images in binary form inside the DB, you are just asking for problems. Store the files in a directory and store references to them in the DB.

[Anon]

I was hoping to hear that.
Thank you.