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Shell Script: A file of executable Unix commands that is created in a text editor. When the file is run, each command is executed until the end of the file is...; Full Shell Script Definition >>

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GoogleMapRipper (zip): GoogleMapRipper is a tool for automatically creating large maps from Google Maps. It is meant to spare us the trouble of having to paste together many screenshots, in order to print a map for a route or a small tour. The program writes a UNIX shell script. That script uses...; Tags: Shell Script, Map, LangeJansen, GoogleMapRipper; Software downloads 2007-07-23
KeyCamX (dmg): KeyCamX is simple and effective home video surveillance and Webcam software for Macintosh. It can record images simultaneously from multiple cameras compatible with your Mac both Intel and PowerPC, for example internal or external iSight, mini DV camcorder, or any USB and FireWire video device supported by Macam, IOXperts or...; Tags: Home Video, Shell Script, Apple Macintosh, KeyCamX, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-04-27
Use built-in UNIX tools to automatically back up your vital data: A critical part of any system maintenance plan is a sound data backup regimen. Backing up your data on a regular basis, regardless of whether you're a home user or a network administrator, can save you a significant amount of time and heartache when your disk crashes or disaster strikes....; Tags: Shell Script, built-In, Data Backup, Tool, Backups, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2005-06-20
Make Linux act like DOS with these shell scripts: One of the most challenging things an IT support professional faces when adopting Linux is learning a whole new set of command line utilities. You can use these Linux scripts to make the Linux command prompt respond to common DOS commands.; Tags: Shell Script, TechRepublic Inc., DOS, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software; Download resources 2004-07-16
Improve Your Scripting With the test Command: The all too often underappreciated shell script is limited in power only by the ability of the person writing it. Every operation undertaken in a shell script, beyond the simplest grouping of commands, requires an examination of conditions. All shell script "Logic" - to use the term in its loosest...; Tags: Shell Script; White papers

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Photos: Army designates year's best inventions: Every year, the U.S. Army designates a set of top inventions. This year's list includes a GPS-guided artillery shell and a new method for saving severely injured soldiers. by CNET News.com; Tags: Photograph, GPS, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-07-05
MyText TopSecurity (rar): Encrypt your text or html file in the easiest way, just 3 or 4 clicks and your files will be in a top security and protection environment. You have just to choose a key and its done. MTTS encryption method is named "Confusing", in fact this utility confuse file information...; Tags: HTML, Key, IlyeSoft, MTTS; Software downloads 2008-07-04
NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 Filters: NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 FiltersThink About End UsersI've tried, a couple of times, to use NoScript in my normal surfing, and it became unbearable quickly. Too many sites were disfunctional. MLB.com is a good example.It's one thing to make an add-in for technical users that they can tweak on...; Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Channel management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, NoScript, IE8, MLB; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 Filters: NoScript plugin writer Giorgio Maone posted a commentary on IE 8's new filters, drawing comparisons to his own widely popular NoScript Firefox plugin. Maone writes: I'm happy to learn that IE8 is going to implement a less ambitious version of a feature which NoScript users have enjoyed for more than one...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, XSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Attack, Maone, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
Netcom3 Advanced PC Security (exe): Netcom3 Internet Security Software will speed up your computer, detects and removes spyware and adware, Viruses, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, and a host of other dangerous parasites. It automatically detects and corrects the most common problems including: run time errors, corrupt files, invalid paths, fonts, file types, CLSID, DLLs, sound, help...; Tags: PC, Netcom3, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Multiple Facebook vulnerabilities reported on Full-Disclosure: Jouko Pynnonen posted a message to the Full-Disclosure mailing list today, citing multiple "script injection" vulnerabilities within Facebook. I'm not sure if this is a surprise to anybody out there, it's certainly not to me, as numerous web applications have major problems with Cross-site Scripting vulnerabilities, but I think this...; Tags: Facebook, Vulnerability, XSS, JavaScript, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browser, Sandbox, JS, Canvas Page, Web Browsers, Internet, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-02
300 Lithuanian sites hacked by Russian hackers: 300 Lithuanian sites hacked by Russian hackersSuggestionThe Lithuanian government should force their telcos to block all IP blocks that are allocated to Russia.If there is such animosity, blocking the Russian chunk of the internet would be a good start.Then at the very least, the hackers would have to use western...; Tags: Hacking, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Lithuanian, Lithuanian site, Russian Hackers; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Tiller Beauchamp on the Recon 2008 conference: Guest Editorial by Tiller Beauchamp Earlier this month I had the opportunity to present RE:Trace at the Recon conference, a reverse engineering conference held every other year in Montreal, Canada. The conference consisted of three days of training and three days of talks in a single track. Topics...; Tags: Reverse Engineering, Kernel, Conference, Novell NetWare, LDAP, Operating Systems, Servers, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy name: Microsoft Equipt: good deal, lousy nameJust what is "Equipt"?This name certainly does not contain any hint as to why someone would want it. Product names should be at least somewhat related to the purpose of the product.I also dont like software subscriptions. It seems that they are simply another way...; Tags: Microsoft Equipt, Microsoft Corp., lousy name, good deal, Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Firefox 2 dirty dozen: Critical vulnerabilities patched: Mozilla has shipped a high-priority update for Firefox 2, warning that there are at least five serious vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution attacks. With Firefox 2.0.0.15, Mozilla fixes at least 12 documented vulnerabilities -- five rated critical -- that could put users at risk...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Mozilla Firefox, Critical Vulnerability, XSS, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, MFSA, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Can your insurance force you out of the country?: Can your insurance force you out of the country?Will they include airfare and a guarantee?Most people have found good doctors they have a rapport with. If computer systems can't be dealt with by words printed on a cue card, human medicine is going to be a thousandfold more complex...; Tags: Government, Financial Planning, Vertical industries, HEALTHCARE, insurance, Socialized Medicine; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Anti-malware blocker, cross-site scripting protections coming in IE 8: When Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 hits the Beta 2 milestone in August, the browser makeover will feature a full-fledged anti-malware blocker and new protections against some forms of cross-site scripting attacks. The existing phishing filter IE 7 has been renamed SmartScreen Filter and will include blacklist-based blocking...; Tags: XSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, SmartScreen Filter, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-02
How Linux app install leaves one PC expert befuddled: Adrian, you dumb arse! At least that was my initial reaction when I read his "Linux's dirty little secret" column about his struggles with installing applications onto a Linux distro. It was either the Linux Geek rage originating from the knowing that he didn't Read the Fine...; Tags: Ubuntu, PC, VMware Inc., Tool, Adrian, VMWare Tools, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Productivity, Software, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Win-Traveller (exe): Win-Traveller is a script based Packaging suite, capable of customizing MS Windows 2000/XP/2003, to better organize and manage User's Profiles including: User's Data, settings, and computer programs. It's Either for: Safe keeping or as Backup; High and handy portability from home to home and office or even for Traveling; For...; Tags: Portable, Computer, Traveller Soft, Win-Traveller, Productivity, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-02
Google ships open-source Web security assessment tool: The Google security team has released a free, open-source Web app security assessment tool capable of flagging vulnerabilities and potential security threats in Internet-facing applications. The tool, called Ratproxy, is described as a passive Web application security audit tool designed to analyze legitimate, browser-driven interactions with tested Web...; Tags: Google Inc., Web, Web Application, Web Security, Tool, Google Security Team, Productivity, Open Source, Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-01