Call me a noob, but I'm having similar problems as Jon mentions in his original post, albeit limited to one file: preload.js.
I suspect the preload.js plays a part in accepting anything that is entered in whatever html form that is within SerWeb.
not really, they are a relict from web design mixed with serweb code. It is removed from CVS now.
The admin logon screen returns empty when I fillout the username/password and hit the Login button.
That must have some other reason. My quick guess is you did not apply correct PHP settings, as suggested in INSTALL - short_open_tag = on - register_globals = on (or you use other php.ini file than you think, etc)
merry christmas,
-jiri