permissions question

[mcnews]

i need to allow my ASP app to append and use data in text file, but
restrict users from pointing directly to it and opening it for viewing.
what permissions should be set for the text file and is there a special
way to access the file from the my ASPs? i am use JET ISAM driver to
had data access to the text file. it all works fine except for the
problem i mention. also, i have to reset permissions when ever i
upload from my PC to development and production sites.
tia,
mcnewsxp

 

[Mike Brind]

i need to allow my ASP app to append and use data in text file, but
restrict users from pointing directly to it and opening it for viewing.
what permissions should be set for the text file and is there a special
way to access the file from the my ASPs? i am use JET ISAM driver to
had data access to the text file. it all works fine except for the
problem i mention. also, i have to reset permissions when ever i
upload from my PC to development and production sites.
tia,
mcnewsxp

You should place the text file outside of the web root folder. That way it
will not be available via http. However, it will be available to JET
through the file system.