Simply put, a Shell Script is a program that is run by a UNIX/Linux shell. It is a file that contains a series of commands which are executed sequentially as if they were entered on the command line ...

I use `fortune` to execute the fortune command and collect its output into an array. Then, I combine this with the rest of the message body to make a thoughtful message.

Dive into the world of Linux shell scripting with this hands-on guide. If you’re comfortable using the command line on Unix or Linux but haven’t fully explored Bash, this book is for you.

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.

Developing scripts to handle your more complicated tasks can make your efforts on the Linux command line considerably easier and more reliable – at least once the scripts are written and tested.

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

*** Not sure if this should be here or Linux forum ***Hey,I have a situation where I need to automate a soap call that is done using a java class. I have one script that sets all of the required ...