Does anyone know how, or if there is a way to use Java Script, or another programing tool to write to a text file, or html file, or ini, i dont really care which just as long as i can read from it, located on a server. This is all i really want to know how to do, and i havent been able to find out yet. Maybe one of you can help.

You can use VBScript to accomplish this, or a server-side language such as PHP, ASP, or Perl. With VBScript, the file will be saved on the user's computer. With a server-side language, the file will be saved on the server, so there will only be one file.

To find out more aobut VBScript, go to MSDN and find the section about scripting in VBScript.

Ok, but lets say i wanted to get into Perl or Asp which i no experience in. Where is a good place to start, also what compilers and where do i get them, would i need. As far as web based programing goes i'm relatively new, despite my other programming skills. So any help of that nature would be great thanks

To use ASP, you need to install Microsoft PWS for Windows 9x, or Microsoft IIS for Windows 2000+. These are located on the installation CD's, or in the options directory of your computer if you bought it with preinstalled software.

To use Perl, go to activestate.com and download ActivePerl.

If you want to use PHP, which is the most user-friendly in my eyes, go to php.net and download the latest version of the PHP installer. You might download the manual also to learn the language.

PHP, ASP, and Perl tutorials cna be found at the webmonkey tutorial Web site.