If you're not yet comfortable with writing scripts on Unix and Linux systems, this post might get you off to a healthy start.

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Bash scripting commands are as varied as the command set that Unix's terminal has. Bash commands can also use parameters, expanding their usability and making them a powerful way of controlling Linux.

The steps described above are manifest in the following six commands: $ mkdir scripts $ cd scripts $ touch script.sh $ echo 'echo hello-world' >> script.sh $ chmod -R 777 . $ ./script.sh hello-world ...

Everything needed to use the same script with Linux and all varieties of UNIX is present: Linux, Solaris, AIX and HP-UX have one subsection each. The first chapter is a quick tutorial of shell ...

The awk command is incredibly useful, and you will be surprised at just how powerful and transformative it will make your scripts. Here's how to get started using it.

Mac OS X provides rich scripting and automation tools that can simplify everyday tasks—if you know how to use them. The roster includes the venerable command line, the graphical Automator ...