Custom htaccess login screen script

I have a section of a website on a Linux server protected with Apache Basic Authentication. I would like to avoid the default browser popup (the "grey screen") presented when a user types in the URL of the protected area. I am seeking a script that will perform similarly to the script advertised at <[login to view URL]> Since I wish to distribute this script with another script I am developing, I do not want to use that one, but I want the same functionality and features. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Linux Firefox, IE, Opera, Konqueror and all other standard browsers