title: Is it possible to retrieve the last modified date of a file using Javascript?
body: <p>I have a set of links on a web page that link to PDF forms and .doc forms.  These files are not stored in a database, simply stored as they are, locally on the server.  Is it possible to retrieve the last modified date of a PDF or DOC file using Javascript?  I don't have any specific need to use Javascript, but it is preferable.</p>
  
  <p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> Now that I realize that Javascript can't access the filesystem, is there an alternative method?</p>