php upload size limit

[HaLo2FrEeEk]

Hey everyone, the php installation on my webserver (which I have, regrettably, no control over) has a set limit on the upload_max_filesize, it is 7 megs, there is also a limit on post_max_size of 8 megs.  I am setting up a service that will allow people to upload mods for Halo 2 to my server, and will generate a display page, and allow people to download the mod freely, but the thing is, most mod patches (ppf and sppf formats) are more than 7 megs, unless there is only a small change to the map itself.  I was wondering if there is aNY way whatsoever to bypass or circumvent these blocks, or to change them.  I know that I can compile my own build of php, though I can't seem to get it to work, I have to use ssh, and I am following the instructions to the letter but I can't do it.  Anyways, is there a way to upload files bigger than php's set max?

[MadTechie]

.htaccess files allow you to bypass a few settings have to tried that?

[HaLo2FrEeEk]

I ahve to create a local copy of php.ini and php.cgi and use htaccess to tell my server to use that copy of it, then I have to use shell to set up a cron job to update the php.ini every week, so I think I got it figured out, thanks anyways.