Every time we publish a Linux hack that uses a shell script, someone will chime in about how awful it is to program shell scripts. While we like the ubiquity and efficiency, we can’t disagree ...

Shell scripts are not compiled — at least ... so plan accordingly. While bash scripting is often maligned and not without reason, it is very flexible and powerful, as this example shows.

PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language built into Windows that can help you automate administrative and repetitive tasks. If you've used it before, it might already feel familiar.