Linux operating system allows users to create commands and execute them over the command line. To create a command in Linux, the first step is to create a bash script for the command. The second step ...

The Linux expect command takes script writing to an entirely new level. Instead of automating processes, it automates running and responding to other scripts. In other words, you can write a ...

Jack Wallen shows how you can create a Linux shell script that requires a password without having to save a password within the script.

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 ...

When using Ubuntu, user-defined tasks can be performed by executing a script at startup and shutdown. Each of these scripts is a little particular and requires subtle modifications in order to include ...

Most Linux Administrators are comfortable with the command line interface and many might think that using Zenity to “dumb-up” a simple shell script is a waste of time. However many Linux Users aren't ...

The Linux script command has been around for ages and provides a simple but useful service. It lets you record command line activity – both input and output.

Issuing and installing SSL certificates doesn't have to be a challenge, especially when there are tools like acme.sh available. Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use this handy script.