[RESOLVED] generate links from text

[inosent]

i was wondering the best way to generate a link from plain text, in other words 'link-a-fy' text.

for example, the text says

http://vbforum.com

but i want that converted to :

<a href="http://vbforum.com">http://vbforum.com</a>

the number of links in the text file (or string) will vary.

so let's say i have this text file:

The little red fox can be found at http://redfox.com and the little red hen can be found at http://littleredhen.com

you can also get the red puppy at:

http://redpuppies.net

if you have any more questions send them to:

[email protected]

would read like this when revised:

The little red fox can be found at <a href="http://redfox.com">http://redfox.com</a> and the little red hen can be found at <a href="http://littleredhen.com">http://littleredhen.com</a>


you can also get the red puppy at:

<a href="http://redpuppies.net">http://redpuppies.net</a>

if you have any more questions send them to:

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>

i know this sort of trick is as old as the hills, but it is new to me. hopefully it isnt too hard to do