file_get_contents subtitute function or methods?
<p>In one's server, <code>file_get_contents</code> is disabled for security reasons. I need to retrieve xml data. So, what is the best thing to do to :</p>

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<li>Verify that <code>file_get_contents</code> is supported by a server ?</li>
<li>Is there any subtitute methods of <code>file_get_contents</code> ?</li>
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