CSV files

Hi,

I guess it is a very simple question but I really can't think of an answer,

If I'm using csv files as a database what disadvantages may I have ?

I encrypt the data so it is secured and I found a csv reader that reads the files very fast.

Why would I use SQL instead ?

Thanks,

Alex.

Some disadvantages are:

1. You don´t have and advanced query language as SQL.

2. You will loose some of the advantages offered by a DataBase management system such as:

* Multiple requests handling.

* Query optimizations

* Security management

* Data Integrity management

Those are just some.