include() problem.

Hi, I have an issue with including a file accross my web server from a separate site on that server served on another port. - explanation my php website runs off IIS port :80 (unfortunately IIS is employers decision not mine ) - I have a web spider running off port :9999 both which operate independent of eachother and serve content separately .. I am within a secure firewall (a university) the network administration is understandably cautious about microsoft security and has now blocked all ports but :80 on IIS machines ... - outcome i cannot serve web content from port :9999 however the spider cannot run simultaneously to IIS on the same port.. - proposed solution .. to use include("http://localhost:9999/spider/index.html?query=ihateIIS") outcome - blank screen, headache from staring at screen too long .. HELP!!!