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MrJim2

Dec 23 2007, 10:44 PM

What are "scripts"? I read where if I don't let the computer on overnight certain scripts won't "run". I use disc utilities that run daily/weekly/monthly "scripts" but no real clue what it's about~sounds important though.

boopme

Dec 24 2007, 08:40 PM

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Script
Also known as: Batch File, shell script

Computer code that is contained in a file and can be directly executed to run a sequence of commands on the computer as if it was a program. The difference between this and a binary executable is that it does not have to be compiled in order to execute it.

BC Glossary

Which means they automate repetitive tasks.

These links may help you along In apple scripts are called AppleScript.

AppleScript, the language of automation.

Scripting Mac OS X

This virtual site is a collaborative effort to provide a starting point for information on Macintosh scripting.
ScriptWeb

Hope this was helpful

Buddyme2

Dec 24 2007, 10:32 PM

Are you asking about the maintenance scripts that Mac OS X automatically runs during the night? They will only run when the Mac is on during the time the scripts are supposed to run.
Running the Mac OS X maintenance scripts

MrJim2

Dec 25 2007, 08:48 AM

Ah that makes sense~I'd ditched OnyX because it wasn't Leopard compatible (though i see there is a beta) so I found Cocktail~so now I'm back to manually running scripts in case they get missed. "Scripts" is an interesting term for these maintenance schedules.

And thanks for the links

boopme

Dec 25 2007, 10:13 PM

You're welcome from both of us !!

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