creating a text file

Is there a way to make php create a text file that lists contents of a directory? This is what I use from shell: csh -c "ls *jpg > list.photos" I have a photo gallery that reads the images in a directory from a text file. I would like to eliminate the manual creation of that file. If there's a better way to do it, maybe firing it into a db instead of a textfile or having php read the contents of the directory without creating a text file, please let me know. I appreciate the help. Durdin _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963