[RESOLVED] can javascript read file?

Hi,
I tried to read a text file useing javascript..but it seems not to work
I tried two methods but neither works..
I will be happy if you can help me out...
thanks

VB Code:

<html>
<body>
<script>
var fname;
function winOpen(fname) {   
 
 
window.open(""+fname+"","toolbar=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,left=50,top=100,width=250,height=400") 
}    
</script>
<a href="javascript:winOpen('text.txt')">my text file to read</a>
<form>
<input type=button value="read this text file" onClick="winOpen('text1.txt')"
</form>
</body>
</html>