$HTTP_POST_FILES vs $_FILES

From: Yang Li Ke (yanglike_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: 12/31/03


Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 18:36:22 -0500

Hey guys!

I have heard that it might be better using
$HTTP_POST_FILES for php version 4.1 and lower
and using $_FILES for 4.1 and higher...

Anyone knows what is the difference really?
why not simply using $HTTP_POST_FILES on all ?

Thanx for your help

-- 
Yang