sh files question

[Erik Christiansen]

On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 04:22:37PM -0500, Anna EdwARds wrote:
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> Is this possible in an sh file or do i have to use the broom myself?

It has historically been difficult to automate stimulus-response actions
in shell scripts. The TCL-derived "expect" language is designed for this
job, and served me well when I had to automate remote interaction with a
machine half way around the world.

Whether it's worthwhile learning another scripting language usually
depends on how often you have to get the broom out.

Erik