Long Vs Lob Data Type

What is difference between LONG and LOB data types?

Differences between LONG and LOB data type are listed below:

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LOB

 1) The maximum size is 4GB.

 2) LOBs (except NCLOB) can be attributes of an object type.

 3) LOBs support random access to data.

 4) Multiple LOB columns per table or LOB attributes in an object type.

LONG

 1) The maximum size is 2GB.

 2) LONGs cannot.

 3) LONGs support only sequential access.

 4) Only one LONG column was allowed in a table