OT web session question

[Bob Brennan]

On 5/20/05, kevin.kempter at dataintellect.com
<kevin.kempter at dataintellect.com> wrote:
> All;
> 
> We have need to create a web site with a public area andan area only for users
> with a login/passwd.
> 
> I want to also manage the logged in pages with respect to basic security such
> as a timeout feature that forces a re-login and dis-allowing non-logged in
> users from visiting a specific url in the users area without first logging
> in.
> 
> I want to keep it real simple and I don't want to write a boatload of cgi code
> that checks credentials every single time a link within the users area is
> clicked if possible.
> 
> Also, it's preferrable to use cgi but I'm open to something else if the ease
> of development/implementation is worth it.
> 
> Any thoughts ?

Kevin,

I have a family website that does exactly that with a few lines of php
code and a mySql list of valid users and passwords. I would be happy
to share the details with you if you are interested, either on or off
list.

bob