[CentOS] Can't get .htaccess to work

> The syntax for auth stuff changed between Apache 2.0 and 2.2 (which is 
> used in CentOS 5). In particular, you'll need a AuthBasicProvider 
> declaration:
> 
>    http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/mod/mod_auth_basic.html#authbasicprovider

Hi,

Thanks much,
I read the URL, it is a bit too cryptic for me, can you or someone point me to a bit clearer step by step for setting this up correctly?
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