Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 11/02/07 03:00

Animesh K wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle wrote:
>
>>
>> Many shared servers give you access one level above your web root
>> directory. If you're doesn't, find one which does. If you need the
>> file protected, anything else isn't worth the hassle.
>>
>
> I use godaddy's service, and don't really plan to change (price!). I
> will check if I can get to a higher directory (but the ftp program gets
> me directly to the web-root and I haven't fiddled with the .. command).
>
> I can always use some obfuscated directory for the file (like
> /asaihsaihsaih/filename ..)
>
> Thanks,
> Animesh
>

Good hosting can be found for less than $5/mo. at dozens of places.

GoDaddy is a registrar, with hosting as a sideline. Also,you should
never have your registrar as your hosting company, no matter how cheap
it is.

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