avoiding duplicate user names

[steve]

I'm setting up a database wherein people sign up and
select a user name. I want to disallow a user name that's
already been selected, and direct them to go back and try
again. Even better, if possible, to offer some options
that aren't already being used, like Yahoo! does when you
try to select an already existing name.

I can do some copying and pasting of javascript if that's
needed, but I can't do programming myself.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

 

[JDR]

Steve

What you would like to do is a little more involved than most copy and paste scripts out there

The best thing to do is find an existing app. that offers most of what you want. You can then work with it and learn the code (if you desire), or look for more advanced apps. when your comfortable working with them

Here is a site that offers a wide variety of free and low cost scripts that should help you get started
http://www.aspin.com/func/search?tree=aspin&qry=login&cat

JD
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