52840 File download website

Have been trying to finish a file download site ([login to view URL]) but the author of the program bailed out and followup attempts to get a programmer here to fix the mess have not been successful. I'll try one more time. I need a script that clones attributes of sites like [login to view URL] or www.downloads.com. The existing backend is a mySQL database, the front end is .cgi. A php front end would be better. A full control panel is required to add, delete, modify file listings as well as control users. Users need to log on (only once) before a file download can start. Users should be able to choose their own password upon siging in, as well as be able to recover lost passwords. Displays like " last 10 files added", " 10 most popular files" and well as full searching capabilities are a must. Also, the srcipt needs to be skinnable (using my existing layout). The existing data and user info needs to be imported into the new script. I can supply the existing engine code and sql db for inspection if needed. This may sound like a lot to do, but I think there are enough existing free or low scripts available that the real job is just to get the database info into a good and stable one. If you have any questions or suggestions as to wht you can do for me, please let me know. I have a small budget for the job, so please consider that as well. Take a look at my existing site ([login to view URL]), see how it works and then let me know how you can offer a better solution. Cheers!