SSI Alternative

[benwalden]

Hey guys, I've been trying to find a javascript that will allow me to emulate the actions of Server Side Includes by using a Javascript that will grab code from an external file (either HTML or TXT) and put it into a page.

Is this possible? If so, can somebody send me the information on how to make it happen?

Thanks in advance

[Jona]

You have to use a server-side language like Perl.

[benwalden]

there is no canned functions that used document.write to passs code from a souce to the destination?

the reason I'm asking is the fact that I'm building a site on geocities.com - absolutely void of all server side applications.

thanks in advance.

[Jona]

Sorry, there is no way whatsoever to interact with external files with Javascript. The only external file interaction that can be done is simple HTML: <script src="someFile.js"> But that's about the most that you can do.

It is possible to interact with the FileSystem using ActiveX and the WSH (Windows Scripting Host). I've used JavaScript to add a shortcut to Notepad before, but that's just about the most I could do. :(

[benwalden]

well then, what scripting options would you suggest? I'm decent with ASP and SSI, but I can't find any service through geocities to make it work...

[Jona]

Geocities doesn't support any server-side language. Here is a list of free ASP sites:


http://www.websamba.com/
http://www.mastercompra.com/
http://hosting.timus.ru/
http://www.cfm-resources.com/
http://www.brinkster.com/
http://www.7host.com/
http://www.efrance.fr/
http://www.maxipointservers.net/
http://www.ionwd.com/
http://www.1asphost.com/
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There are also ASP .NET hosting sites:

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http://www.brinkster.com/
http://www.dotnetplayground.com/

[zapdos900]

:confused: :confused: :confused:

How do u put an image below name.

[benwalden]

Jona,

thanks for the rec. I tried brinkster and it worked perfectly! Thanks again!

[Jona]

It was nothing. :)

[zapdos900]

Bye