When you are writing scripts or modifying existing scripts, the WAITFOR and TYPE statements require special attention to detail. To ensure that the script recognizes the expected prompt for each stage ...

Linux, known for its robustness and flexibility, has been a favorite among developers, system administrators, and technology enthusiasts. One of the pillars of Linux's capabilities is its inherent ...

At times, we need to write shell scripts that are interactive and user executing them need to monitor the progress. For such requirements, we can implement a simple progress bar that gives an idea ...

A long while back, I posted a “programmed” version of that script, but the links are screwed up, so here’s a simplified and improved version. The script starts with “The Opening,” below. Here’s some ...

The ability to automate tasks in Excel for the web has been a long wait—but it’s finally here, and it was worth the wait. One thing users have clamored for is web apps that support code (macros or ...