[FX.php List] URLs in text

[Bob Patin]

I've got a bulletin board system that i've written and use with my  
clients, and I'd like to add another feature that is missing.

When someone posts and includes a URL, it would be great if somehow  
this URL would automatically be made into a clickable link, a la Mac  
Mail or other HTML mail programs.

I'm suspecting that the only way is for me to write code that spots  
URLs and automatically reformats it to make into a link. Is there an  
easier way? Is there a PHP encoding command that would take

here is a link to http://www.cnn.com and turn it into "here is a link  
to" <a href="http://www.cnn.com">http://www.cnn.com</a>

Any suggestions most welcome. If anyone's interested, you can see the  
BBS in action at Crystal Gayle's site, which is http:// 
www.crystalgayle.com/gayleforce.php

Thanks,

Bob Patin
Longterm Solutions
bob at longtermsolutions.com
615-333-6858
http://www.longtermsolutions.com

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