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Lets Talk About Extreme condition of smf

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Elmacik:
Will this "how many .... can be?" questions and " .... billion" answers pairs go on like that? :)

These numbers are not SMF-bound actually; it's all about the database column specification and it can theoretically be extended even if it hits the maximum; even to theoretical infinite.

Arantor:
That's not strictly true, there are certain places in SMF where it will expect values to be within certain bounds such that just altering the DB structure on its own is not ideal - and don't forget that PHP has issues with dealing with numbers greater than the 32 bit boundary (since it's never clear whether a given installation is 32 bit or 64 bit)

Elmacik:
Ahh yes; and it is still possible to extend by customizing things. So then? :) I mean, no need to force the mind behind the limits.

Shrink:
nice discussion guys.... I am asking these things because i am mechanical engineer.. I have very less knowledge about  these things. These limits help me to decide future planing..

MrPhil:
Software is something easily changed, much more easily than nuts and bolts and physical objects. Start with SMF, and if at some point you manage to outgrow it (very unlikely), you can switch to something else for very little cost or time. You're suffering from paralysis by analysis -- like your forum choice is going to be something cast in stone for the next 50 years while the investment is paid off! You can change it next month if you want to.

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