link to ftp file from different server?

[v3nt]

how can i create a link from one webspace to a file on an ftp server? can i include the password in the link.

ie. [url]ftp:///url(password)@217.206.150.144/file.mp3

Could i put a list directory script on the webspace and it lists the files on the ftp server?

Im really in the dark about all this listing directory/ftp stuff any simple pointers would be great.

DAN.

[laserlight]

Just use anonymous FTP, so the username/password portion isnt needed.

Otherwise you're effectively using anonymous FTP, but with an account that might have extra privileges.

PHP also has FTP functions, but I dont think you need to use them.

[v3nt]

in some instances i will need the usr/pswrd in the link. Is this possible?
I will have to access different clients' folders.

Any simple examples that does this?

[v3nt]

ok, im making some progress-

//this one works
<?
if ($handleb = opendir('../')){
while (false !== ($fileb = readdir($handleb))){
if($fileb != "." && $fileb != ".."){
echo $fileb . "<br>";
}
}
}
closedir($handleb);

if ($handle = opendir('ftp://testftp@217.206.150.145')){
while (false !== ($file = readdir($handle))){
if($file != "." && $file != ".."){
echo $file . "<br>";
}
}
}
closedir($handle);_
?>