I know that this is not exactly what you are looking for but.... http://www.winbatch.com/ is a cool scripting / automation tool. I have seen it do some amazing things.
Mark W. Breneman -Macromedia Certified ColdFusion 5 Developer -Network / Web Server Administrator Vivid Media [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.vividmedia.com 608.270.9770 -----Original Message----- From: Alex [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 2:21 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: Running CF as command line tool also if you are on windows look at cygwin or a ported unix shell to install. You can do alot of things in one line shell. On Fri, 28 Dec 2001, stas wrote: > Okay, I'm convinced! Any suggestions then for a general-purpose language > that I could run on my desktop for text/file processing and database > connectivity? I like PERL, but I am still at the level where I always hav e > to grab a book to look up syntax, as its syntax doesn't render itself to > quick memorization, in my opinion. Thanks! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Watts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > substitute for Perl or any other general-purpose programming language for > non-CGI programs. Overall, I'd recommend that you use Perl, or another > language, instead of CF for these tasks. > > ______________________________________________________________________ Why Share? Dedicated Win 2000 Server � PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusionc FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists

