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Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Supply More Than One Value from the Command Line?
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Hey, Scripting Guy! I do not think I write very complicated scripts, but quite often I find that it would be nice to be able to supply more than one value from the command line. It seems that everything I see written for Windows PowerShell uses the $args...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! How Can I Run a Script Without Involving Notepad?
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Hey, Scripting Guy! I love looking at the scripts on the Script Center. I think it is amazing when a person writes you an e-mail stating they have this problem that will take like a zillion years to do manually, and you whip up a script that they can...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 10 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the 1,500-meter race)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 10 .) Beginner Event 10: The 1,500-meter race In the 1,500-meter race, you will go for the gold by writing a script that counts down from three minutes. Guest commentator: Andrew Willett Andrew...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 9 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the javelin throw)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 9 .) Beginner Event 9: The javelin throw For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Guest commentator: Salvador Manaois III Salvador Manaois III is a senior systems...
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Complete Prize Winners List for the 2009 Summer Scripting Games
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This is the complete list of winners for all 10 events. All prizes have been shipped or fulfilled. Winners W.S., Ohio, United States D.R., Ohio, United States A.C., England K.M., Ontario, Canada D.B., Oklahoma, United States B.G....
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 8 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the pole vault)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 8 .) Beginner Event 8: The pole vault In the pole vault event, you will raise the bar as you run down the folder that is consuming the most disk space on your computer. Guest commentator: Michael...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 7 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the discus throw)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 7 .) Beginner Event 7: The discus throw In the discus throw event, you will be asked to go farther than ever before. To meet this challenge, you must track your progress by writing the information...
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See Your Submitted Scripts Sorted By Event and Level
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Note : These pages are no longer available on the PoshCode.org site. Any and all scripts that everyone has submitted for the 2009 Summer Scripting Games, sorted by event and level! Woohoo! Beginner Event 1 (the 100-meter dash) Advanced Event...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 6 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the 110-meter hurdles)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 6 .) Beginner Event 6: The 110-meters hurdles In the 110-meter hurdles, you have to overcome a number hurdles as you attempt to make your script run. Debugging skills are useful for this event. ...
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How to Be Eligible to Win Fabulous Prizes
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(1) Go to http://scriptinggames.poshcode.org/Account/EditProfile and log in, if you aren't already logged in. (2) Type your e-mail address in the Email Address box: (3) Submit a script for today's event. (4) Wait to hear from us by e-mail. If you're one...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 10 Details (Beginner and Advanced; 1,500-meter race)
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Beginner Event 10: The 1,500-meter race In the 1,500-meter race, you will go for the gold by writing a script that counts down from three minutes. Event Scenario In a classic Rolling Stones song, the British band brags, "Time is on my side, yes...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 5 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the 400-meter race)
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(Note: These solutions were written for Event 5 .) Beginner Event 5: The 400-meter race The 400-meter race is a common track event. You will therefore be asked to perform the very common task of reading from the registry and writing to the registry...
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Beginner Event 9: The javelin throw
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For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Event Scenario (Imagine Billy Mays reading the next sentence.) Soar to new heights as you suddenly impress your boss, your colleagues, or your friends with detailed logs that...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 9 Details (Beginner and Advanced; the javelin throw)
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Beginner Event 9: The javelin throw For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Event Scenario (Imagine Billy Mays reading the next sentence.) Soar to new heights as you suddenly impress your boss, your colleagues,...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 4 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the high jump)
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(Note: These solutions were written for Event 4 .) Beginner Event 4: The High Jump In the high jump event, you must soar to new heights as you read a database containing high jumpers training data in order to predict who will win on gameday. ...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 8 Details (Beginner and Advanced; pole vault)
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Beginner Event 8: The pole vault In the pole vault event, you will raise the bar as you run down the folder that is consuming the most disk space on your computer. Event Scenario “Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I leap over buildings with a single...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 3 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the shot put)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 3 .) Beginner Event 3: The Shot Put In the shot put event, you must be able to handle a heavy load of text. To make it easier for you to carry the load, you will be asked to balance text between two...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 7 Details (Beginner and Advanced; discus throw)
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Beginner Event 7: The discus throw In the discus throw event, you will be asked to go farther than you have ever gone before. To meet this challenge, you will need to track your progress by writing information to a log file. You will also be required...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 2 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; the long jump)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 2 .) Beginner Event 2: The Long Jump In the long jump event, you will be asked to determine the speed, the strength, and the agility of your computer. Guest commentator: Scott Hanselman Scott...
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Everything Scripting Games (come here if you are lost)
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All the Scripting Games links in one location! The 2009 Summer Scripting Games are officially over, but you will be able to access the content whenever you wish for the next umpteen years. Let the learning continue! See All Scripts Sorted by Event...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Event 1 *Solutions* from Expert Commentators (Beginner and Advanced; 100-meter dash)
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( Note : These solutions were written for Event 1 .) Beginner Event 1: The 100-Meter Dash In the 100-meter event, you will be given the finish times of our runners. You will be asked to sort them and rank the gold, silver, and bronze winners. ...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Opening Ceremonies and 2009 Scripting Games Event 6 Details (Beginner and Advanced; 110-meter hurdles)
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Hey Scripting Guy! When do the 2009 Summer Scripting Games begin? --CL Hello CL, The 2009 Summer Scripting Games actually begin…well, let's see…yes, they actually begin today! For the last week, we have been revealing the events one day at a time. You...
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Reminder: The 2009 Summer Scripting Games officially begin Monday, June 15!
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It's almost here! The official commencement of the 2009 Summer Scripting Games. Keep an eye on our home page and our Twitter account and the Scripting Games forum for the official announcement.
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Hey, Scripting Guy! 2009 Scripting Games Event 5 Details (Beginner and Advanced; 400-meter race)
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Beginner Event 5: The 400-meter race The 400-meter race is a common track event. You will therefore be asked to perform the very common task of reading from the registry and writing to the registry. Event Scenario You have all seen the warnings...
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Hey, Scripting Guy! Did You Get a New Web Site?
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Why, yes, we did! Thanks for noticing. Take a look around. Let us know what you think at scripter@microsoft.com .
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