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Perl & PHP Shell Scripts

Writing scripts in bash is lame. I'm not the only one who thinks so: Shell Script Language – Use Perl, Not Bash | LinDesk From the post: Advantages of using a Shell Language Its supported in even the tinest linux distros – even in embedded systems. Its the method preferred by the majority – I hope this will change soon. Command calls look more natural in a shell language. Advantages of using a High Level Language Better Code Easy to maintain Faster development Libraries provide a lot of functionality Easier to port to different platforms. PHP Shell Scripting Want to get busy slinging code? Start here: An Introduction to Linux Shell Scripting: How to Use Bash, Perl, PHP or Python in a Linux Script | Suite101.com An Alternative to Perl: Shell Scripting With PHP Using PHP As A Shell Scripting Language PHPDeveloper.org: PHPHacks.com: Shell Scripting with PHP CLI

Linux Virtualization

It's time to move our servers to a virtualized platform. Info here: Linux Virtualization Wiki - TechComparison Xen Welcome to xen.org, home of the Xen® hypervisor, the powerful open source industry standard for virtualization. Citrix Systems » Products » -- XenServer » XenServer Citrix Systems » XenServer Requirements and Specifications CentOS 5 Virtualization Guide - Virtualization Guide Xen virtualization platform providers | Top 10 Dedicated Server Hosting Reviews, News and Articles