Microsoft has big plans for the trusty old C:\ prompt.
For its upcoming Windows Vista operating system, the company is developing a new command-line interface, or shell--the text-based controls typically accessed by clicking Command Prompt (under Start Menu, Programs, Accessories) in Windows XP.
Code-named Monad, the new shell will enable a host of new programs known as scripts--something at which rival Unix operating systems have historically excelled.
While these new commands and scripts will interest primarily administrators and power users, less-technical types may benefit from Monad scripts that could circulate on the Internet as Unix scripts do.
For example, a Monad script might quickly reorganize files and directories based on their name or creation date--a task that can take a fair bit of manual labor in Windows Explorer.
A beta version of Monad for Windows XP is available as a free download.
Registration is required, and you will also need to have .Net Framework 2.0 (available at the same page) installed.
Overview of Monad Shell :
Windows "Monad" Shell is a new interactive command-line and task-based scripting technology in Windows that enables administrators to more efficiently and securely automate and control system management tasks on both desktops and servers. "Monad" Shell provides powerful task-based control (via built-in command line tools and utilities) and a powerful scripting language that enables comprehensive scripted control of the Windows operating system and applications. The key features of Monad include
Simplified command-based navigation of the operating system (including drives, startup files, and registry).
Command extensibility that allows administrators to quickly write scripts, customize commands, and author their own shell tools.
Powerful object manipulation capabilities (objects can be directly manipulated or pipelined to other tools or databases).
Direct control of system data (without the need to perform error-prone text parsing and object lookup).
Powerful aliasing and output formatting capabilities.
Support for existing scripts and command line tools.
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Image courtesy : pcworld
For its upcoming Windows Vista operating system, the company is developing a new command-line interface, or shell--the text-based controls typically accessed by clicking Command Prompt (under Start Menu, Programs, Accessories) in Windows XP.
Code-named Monad, the new shell will enable a host of new programs known as scripts--something at which rival Unix operating systems have historically excelled.
While these new commands and scripts will interest primarily administrators and power users, less-technical types may benefit from Monad scripts that could circulate on the Internet as Unix scripts do.
For example, a Monad script might quickly reorganize files and directories based on their name or creation date--a task that can take a fair bit of manual labor in Windows Explorer.
A beta version of Monad for Windows XP is available as a free download.
Registration is required, and you will also need to have .Net Framework 2.0 (available at the same page) installed.
Overview of Monad Shell :
Windows "Monad" Shell is a new interactive command-line and task-based scripting technology in Windows that enables administrators to more efficiently and securely automate and control system management tasks on both desktops and servers. "Monad" Shell provides powerful task-based control (via built-in command line tools and utilities) and a powerful scripting language that enables comprehensive scripted control of the Windows operating system and applications. The key features of Monad include
Simplified command-based navigation of the operating system (including drives, startup files, and registry).
Command extensibility that allows administrators to quickly write scripts, customize commands, and author their own shell tools.
Powerful object manipulation capabilities (objects can be directly manipulated or pipelined to other tools or databases).
Direct control of system data (without the need to perform error-prone text parsing and object lookup).
Powerful aliasing and output formatting capabilities.
Support for existing scripts and command line tools.
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Image courtesy : pcworld