hi
we're all into speed when it comes to computers. we tweak our hardware to gain that extra split second off the time it takes to do whatever we do.
databases too, can be tweaked to produce the goods - we all know what it's like to wait for google, right?
well mysql can be tweaked to cut down on query times, saving time and of course, money. have a look at this article:
http://www.idig.za.net/mysql-query-o...on/2006/12/01/
it should get you thinking.
best regards
clive