HELP on Warning: chmod()

[moraru]

I have used the following code to delete a file:

$ppp = "image.jpg";
chmod($ppp,0777);
unlink($ppp);

and I got the following message:

Warning: chmod(): Operation not permitted in /home/www/del.php on line 14

Warning: unlink(image.jpg): Permission denied in /home/www/del.php on line 15

How can I make it work pls?

[rehfeld]

if php doesnt have permission to modify the file, you cant chmod it either.

most likely you will need to chmod it via ftp

[moraru]

i dont like the idea to use ftp... is there another way?

[rehfeld]

maybe your host offers a controll panel with a file manager that offers chmod ability.

other than that....telnet or ssh i guess.