Stefan Mueller wrote:
> With the following PHP script I'd like to add 2000 entries.

You should try using LOAD DATA INFILE instead of INSERT, when you're
bulk-loading lots of data.

Also read MySQL docs pages such as:

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/load-data.html
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/...ert-speed.html
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/...db-tuning.html

Regards,
Bill K.