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Introduction

This chapter discusses the following topics:

• Why Use LOBs?
  • Unstructured Data

  • LOB Datatype Helps Support Internet Applications

  • Why Not Use LONGs?

  • LOBs Help Control Semantics

  • LOBS Enable interMEDIA

• LOB "Demo" Directory
  • Location of Demo Directories?

• Compatibility and Migration Issues

• Examples in This Manual Use Multimedia_Tab