I'm not into heavy programming or anything, but I'd just like to know how to create and compile just a simple program of a few shell commands to make things easier, save having to type in a list of commands manually in shell each time I want them performed.

Just something along the lines of: (simple shell commands)

cp /*/file /*/directory
cp /*/file2 /*/directory2
rm /*/file /*/directory
mount -t .... [etc.]


I tried using Kdevelop: scripting , but the help files were poor and contained no information on how to compile into a proper program. (That section in the help file had the words "yet to be written" or something).

*So what program would I use?*
*And what buttons would I have to click on to compile in this program?*(simple language would help! i.e. point here and click there)


Also, would anyone know how I would get this program file (once it has been compiled) to autostart with KDE?



Thanks a lot

Shell scripts are interpreted, not compiled. Open a text editor of your choice and create a file like:
Save it, and add the executable bit (chmod +x), and then run it: ./scriptname

Hi.

You just write the commands in a text file. No compilation required.

The file should start withthen just have each command on its own line. To make the script executable, do 'chmod +x /path/to/script'.

To have the script run automatically, have a look in ~/.kde . There should be a directory called 'Autostart'. Just stick the script in there.

Dave

Hey! You guys sound pretty knowledgeable.

Could you help me with another easy problem? (about setting flags in sudo)
Despite the simplicity of the question, I'm beginning to think I should have put it in the programming forum!



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