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I need more Information on scripting fundamentals

Folks,

I am new to a role where I am doing some Windows scripting using .bat files. I have done some Korn shell scripting in the past and I have some SQL scripting history as well, so I can figure most things out. I see delete statements with a /F after the statement and copy statements with a /Y afterward. What do these mean here. Also, where can I find a good fundamentals on Windows scripting ( either book or on the web )? Is Windows scripting the same as DOS scripting?

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bobsyeruncle,

Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly. I will look up in DOS the commands and options I am interested in. Any ideas for some basic books or good web sites with basic tutorials and good examples on Windows scripting? I am guessing that Windows scripting is pretty much the same as DOS scripting, or is an outgrowth of it, right?

Scott

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I want to thank Bobsyeruncle and BillBach very much for getting back to me so promptly and with great answers. It looks like I now have another world to explore. All the best to both of you!

Scott