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Microsoft PowerShell RC1

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the new-syntax-to-learn dept.

rst+ack writes "Microsoft has released RC1 version of PowerShell the .NET-based shell with perl-like syntax previously known as Monad or MSH. PowerShell (PS) has been covered a few times on Slashdot. Contrary to cmd.exe and Unix/Linux shells it operates on objects, not text when passing data between scripts and executables. Easy access to .NET classes allows users to create quite advanced solutions in short time. PS won't be shipped with Vista or Windows Server 2007 but it will debut with Exchange 12."

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  1. Re:Text by Excelsior · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'm discussing it from MS's viewpoint

    How did this post ever make it past the Slashcode filters?

  2. Re:can you? by Tim+Browse · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    There are a few utilities that came out around the time of Windows 2000 that let you set any app's window to be semi-transparent. Have a Google. I used to use one that let you set the transparency with Alt and a number key to set the percentage transparency.

    Worked pretty well (but I forget what it's called, otherwise I'd give you a link)

  3. Re:.Net rocks by pandrijeczko · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    You miss my point entirely.

    Within the scope of any development I need to do, I don't need to spend the time transitioning to .NET or even caring what it does. I've already invested the time in learning Perl, Python, PHP, etc. so whilst they're not necessarily second nature to me, I can work comfortably within them.

    Therefore, the ease of .NET is totally irrelevant to me and if others like it then great, let them get on with it. But my point is that how well/fast you program is just about what you're familiar with, nothing more.

    I'm sure .NET is great for people starting out in programming & for those familiar with MS environments. But it's not for everyone and I certainly have no need for it.

    --
    Gentoo Linux - another day, another USE flag.
  4. Re:Downloading by Slashcrap · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Doesn't appear to be a way to get a copy to look at unless you have Passport which seems to require a hotmail account. I don't have time to read a couple of dozen licensing agreements atm and it looks like if I register I'm basically signing a non-compete license with Microsoft. Not really a term that I am willing to agree to. Has anyone gone through the contracts?

    How the fuck is this a troll? Those are perfectly reasonable concerns. Learn to tell the difference, fucktards.

    Anyway now that we've got all of the MS zealots in one place, can we please just take off and nuke this story from orbit?