I wanted to make a way I could have files which could be updated via a browser based control panel which allowed users to change the content but only if they have proper authorization.

I have a few ideas but would like to get more suggestions.

By the way, I would prefer not to use:
- htaccess
- file/commands/scripts which are not compatible with most servers but does not have to be windows and linux. Just linux.
- using php and trying to stay away from MySQL just for speed. If I wasn't worried about speed, I would use MySQL to store everything.

Thank you for your comments,
Syphic

i think i know a script name tho .. it was i think called

mypersonalwebftp

which allowes your client to login to the ftp via browser and then upload or edit files

i hope this is what your looking for, otherwise post more details :)


Xlusive

Basicly, I am just trying to figure out a secure way for the person who owns the site to be able to edit files which are just configuration files so that it will define how their site is built, looks, and is presented. I have been doing this via a htaccess file but that is one more thing the user has to remember. Second, I would like it to be built into their custom control panel so there is only one location they have to work from instead of multible locations. I will end up needing to use ftp to upload files from another server for them. (If thier are updates).

Does that help any?

Syphic

syphic cool that helps him it should.