Building a user login system

Where to start?

[Reflection]

I would like to build a user login system but Im not really sure what the easiest way to go about it is. I havent done much server side stuff before other than a little ASP and a tiny bit of perl, and unfortunately it will cost too much money to upgrade our server(IIS4) to be able to use ASP so that option is out.

I think the part I am most stuck on is how to actually store the username/pwd.

Can someone point me in the right direction.

Thanks.

[oilman]

There are some great starting points on Hotscripts.com:
For PHP [hotscripts.com]
For PERL [hotscripts.com]

You'll probably be able to find something there that will give you a basis or even total solution for your situation.