PHP Function Restrictions

[abc]

Okay, new Problem:

Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: URL file-access is disabled in the server configuration

I'm trying to open a remote XML file to display its content

(3 RSS feeds from the BBC.co.uk, KVRAudio.com, and Democracynow.com)

Any Suggestions??

[UnlimitedMB]

You will not be able to connect to remote servers.

[abc]

This is Ridiculous,

U guys have way too many restrictions,

I appreciate that your service is free, and you are trying to be secure or whatever, but I've basically just wasted a whole bunch of my time / data allowance, uploading files and trying to sort problems when I, in reality am Totally unable to even display my site. Needless to say I'm a little agitated.

I'm sorry, I've obviously grossly over estimated this ULMB's Support / Quality and have wasted everyone's time here.

If you are looking for a suggestion - Can you please disclose ALL restrictions in before you allow people to sign up - it would save a lot of stress for everyone involved, esp. cash strapped / time poor developers like me who have alot of other stuff on their plate.

See you guys later better luck next time i guess

-off to look for somewhere else.....

[UnlimitedMB]

You can use the phpinfo() function to see the php restrictions.

These restrictions are standard for free hosting, except for "free cpanel" hosts, which dont last for more then a few months.

[abc]

A) I've setup websites on free cpanel hosts that have been up over 12months.
B) You are the only host ive ever seen that imposes the restrictions i've seen here

[guru]

ok...it's time to stop ur hand now.

[Tyler]

Well... if you have been with a free host for 12 months why did you need us? If there are soo many better hosts why did you come running to us?