bit-tech.net — Bit-tech.net Linux expert Ken Gypen returns once more to offer a comprehensive how-to guide to one of Linux' most powerful features - using scripts to automate common tasks. Perfect for both Linux newcomers and old hacks, the article shows you step-by-step how to write your own image editing scripts as a time-saver.
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shootfastNov 27, 2007
I'd love to be able to learn more of these kind of things, however lacking a suitable environment to tinker with them is a bit of a problem. A great tutorial nonetheless!
subgeniusdNov 27, 2007
Has anyone put together a Linux Python shell that would completely replace Bash? With all functions intact? I took an intro to Python course and like it a lot but never read anything about an actual Linux shell replacement. Imagine how much easier newcomers would have it without having to wrestle with Bash.
tech42erNov 27, 2007
Look, some of UNIX's (and Linux's) greatest strengths are scripting, pipes, and the filesystem. You're right that most Ubuntu users won't be writing bash scripts, but that doesn't matter. It's still one of Linux's greatest strengths. You're also correct that Linux is also the popular open source operating system, though, and a lot of people use it not because they love UNIX-like OS's (like me) but because hey just want a free, open-source alternative to a proprietary OS. Nonetheless, you can't discount Linux's more technical strengths. And simple scripting is not that difficult if you can use the command line.
tech42erNov 28, 2007
Bash has a POSIX-compliant mode. It's not that bad. Though, if you want compatibility, it's not a bad idea to just use sh.
shootfastNov 28, 2007
Actually I've happily been using linux for a few years. I just don't have too many things to do that require bash scripts :P
wargalasNov 28, 2007
searching through files with vi is idiotic, use grep.