File create permissions

I am trying to create and open a file in php4 using $fp = fopen($filename,r) php4 is compiled as an apache module. I keep gettting errors, and cannot create the file. The directory is chmod 777, apache is running as user apache. Any ideas why I can't write this file? Chris Mason Box 340, The Valley, Anguilla, British West Indies Tel: 264 497 5670 Fax: 264 497 8463 USA Fax (561) 382-7771 Take a virtual tour of the island http://net.ai/ The Anguilla Guide Find out more about NetConcepts www.netconcepts.ai Talk to me in real time with Instant Messenger: masonc92@hotmail.com Signature F331 8AD1 36FB B3B0 DF9F D95B 8024 D1EA 7450 D50C