Shell scripts are not compiled — at least, not typically — so the shell only reads what it needs to do the work. That means if your script is careful to exit, you can add as much “garbage ...

At times, we need to write shell scripts that are interactive and user executing them need to monitor the progress. For such requirements, we can implement a simple progress bar that gives an idea ...

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

Scripting on Linux allows users to automate mundane tasks, streamline system management, and enhance productivity. Among the most popular languages for this purpose are Bash, Python, and Perl, each ...

Uptycs Threat Research outline how malicious Linux shell scripts are used to cloak attacks and how defenders can detect and mitigate against them.

It's not hard to create and run a shell script in Linux distros like Ubuntu, but there are a few non-obvious pitfalls you need to avoid. Here's a quick example of how to execute a script in Linux.

Since Linux is now available in Windows, you need not use any third-party applications like Cygwin. WSL should be enough for most of the scenarios to help you run a shell script in Windows 11/10.

One very common case is where you want a script to run exactly one time. If the same script runs again while the original is active, you want to exit after possibly printing a message.

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is bridging the divide between Windows and Linux by letting you run Windows 10 programs directly within a Linux shell.

SSH known hosts store server fingerprints to prevent security risks. Learn how to use SSH known host commands to manage entries on Linux systems.