I am trying to write a program that will basically let people upload and manage their documents/text files on a "server" (or other form of online medium) through use of the program. Basically, I am going to try and implement an account feature, you create a screenname, and are then permitted to upload any text documents (or any other file of that nature..no executables, for instance) to a central area. Then other users can browse around the directory and view what you''ve uploaded, etc. You could think of it as a BBS through use of a program, I guess. My problem is, I really know nothing when it comes to online communication/sockets/what have you. What would you guys suggest I go about approaching this idea? Where can I read up on things pertaining to what i want to do (nothing too complex or broad..I''m looking more for specifics). Also, what do you think would be the best way to store the files the people upload? I was thinking of maybe implementing some sort of script on a webpage to manage it all, but thus, I have no idea how to. Anyway, you guys have any pointers for me? Btw, I will be programming this in either MFC or Visual Basic (whichever..I''m equally fluent in both).

Uh...hello.

MFC is a programming language ??


You are trying to write your own ftp software ....
The only difference between your idea and a ftp server are the file type restrictions.