Interesting Excel Project

I'll present this in terms of the problem I need to solve as opposed to a specification. I'm looking for a coder with a clever solution and the ability to execute. The Problem: On one side I have a PHP/Linux based application. On the other side I have a few complex Excel spreadsheets that are basically 'calculators' - you put a few numbers in a few cells, and after lots of data lookup and backend code they produce an answer. Normally I would re-write the Excel databases and app in PHP and be done with it, but for this project I can't - I have to use the original Excel files as the basis for my calculation. The only idea I have so far is to commission a piece of code that I can pass variables to via the internet (i.e. from the linux server to a Windows server) that will then put those vars into the excel file and send back the specified value. Essentially we would post an array of cell references & values, a way to identify which excel file to look at, and a cell reference/s to get back, the app would put the vars into the sheet, get back the value(s) and reset it. Something like that. I assume that can be done on Windows fairly easily and would be interested to receive bids. I would also be very excited to read proposals / bids for a system that I can keep on my Linux server too... Look forwards to hearing from you! ## 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). * * *This broadcast message was sent to all bidders on Friday Sep 2, 2005 1:02:35 PM: Hi - thank you all for bidding on this request, particularly those who entered into an intelligent dialogue with me over the issues involved. Unfortunately, the project got cancelled for reasons beyond my control and before I could remove it from the system, it expired. Thanks again. ## Platform IIS/Excel/Linux?